Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Huber Heights, Ohio (May 2026)
662 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Huber Heights, Ohio this May 2026. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in May 2026
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Huber Heights, Ohio's top owner-operator carriers right now
The top of the list is YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC at $5,491/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads the Huber Heights, Ohio market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Huber Heights, Ohio carriers. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 99th percentile.
#3AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,416/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Huber Heights, Ohio median. Weekly pay is guaranteed regardless of miles run.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is the only Huber Heights, Ohio top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #6 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #7 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #8 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #9 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Huber Heights, Ohio
The route mix in Huber Heights, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Huber Heights, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Huber Heights, Ohio vs Ohio: the numbers that diverge
| Huber Heights, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,181 | $5,665 | +9% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 24% | 29% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Huber Heights, Ohio sits 9% above the Ohio baseline.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Huber Heights, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Huber Heights, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.