Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lafayette, Indiana (November 2026)
For owner-operators in Lafayette, Indiana, Lanefinder tracks 664 carriers as of November 2026. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
What changed in November 2026
MONDO MOTION LLC at #1, MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #2, and ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Lafayette, Indiana. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #5), and IGV Express inc (was #10) left the top 50. Average weekly pay moved most at EXPRESS CR INC (up 18.2% from $2,750 to $3,250). Elsewhere in the top 50, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 26 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #20 | #19 | Up 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #23 | #20 | Up 3 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #24 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| NEIER INC | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #26 | Up 3 places |
| General Transport | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #35 | #29 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #28 | #33 | Down 5 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #5 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Lafayette, Indiana's top owner-operator carriers right now
The top of the list is MONDO MOTION LLC at $9,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is number-one in Lafayette, Indiana this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Lafayette, Indiana. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Lafayette, Indiana top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Lafayette, Indiana.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Lafayette, Indiana top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 85th percentile across Lafayette, Indiana. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Lafayette, Indiana
Of active CDL postings in Lafayette, Indiana this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Lafayette, Indiana CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lafayette, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Lafayette, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 74% | +12 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 76% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Lafayette, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 12 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lafayette, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Lafayette, Indiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Indiana
Where this data comes from
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 November 2026.