Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Jackson, Mississippi (July 2026)
598 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Jackson, Mississippi this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Jackson sits at the I-20 / I-55 junction in central Mississippi, serving as the state's primary distribution hub with agricultural freight of cotton and soybeans, poultry processing, and Nissan plant volumes from Canton nearby.
What changed in July 2026
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Jackson, Mississippi vs Mississippi: the numbers that diverge
| Jackson, Mississippi | Mississippi top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,510 | $5,443 | +20% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 30% | 37% | -7 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 50% | 43% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 90% | 84% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Jackson, Mississippi differs most from Mississippi — 20% above statewide.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Jackson, Mississippi this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $5,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $5,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads the Jackson, Mississippi market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Jackson, Mississippi.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 92nd percentile across Jackson, Mississippi.
#3WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Jackson, Mississippi median.
Also in the top 10: #4 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 DAHL TRUCKING LLC at $3,750/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Jackson, Mississippi
The route mix in Jackson, Mississippi this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 91% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Jackson, Mississippi postings; dedicated routes at 25%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 74% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in Mississippi
Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south. Agricultural freight (cotton, soybeans, catfish) is the dominant outbound segment. Automotive assembly at the Nissan plant in Canton (just north of Jackson) adds parts-and-finished-vehicle lanes. Cost of living is the lowest in the country, which substantially helps comp math even at modest headline pay rates. Mississippi has a moderate graduated state income tax. Gulf Coast hurricane season is the major weather variable; inland MS is generally easier driving than its Gulf coastline.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Jackson, Mississippi
- CDL driver salary in Jackson, Mississippi
- Best owner-operator companies in Mississippi
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated July 2026.