Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Killeen, Texas (May 2026)
In Killeen, Texas as of May 2026, 623 carriers are actively hiring owner-operators. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. Zmile Inc follows at $2,987/week gross. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
How Killeen, Texas compares to Texas
| Killeen, Texas | Texas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,703 | $5,377 | +25% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 75% | +11 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 86% | 77% | +9 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 49% | 42% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Killeen, Texas differs most from Texas — 25% above statewide.
Killeen, Texas'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 Killeen, Texas market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Killeen, Texas.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,987/wk
Zmile Inc's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,525/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC as a responsive employer. Pay is guaranteed on a weekly minimum.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is the only Killeen, Texas 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 TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC at $8,500/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Killeen, Texas drivers actually run
The route mix in Killeen, Texas this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 88% OTR, 0% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Killeen, Texas CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 75% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Killeen, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Killeen, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Texas
Where this data comes from
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.