Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lawrence, Indiana (May 2026)
For owner-operators in Lawrence, Indiana, Lanefinder tracks 665 carriers as of May 2026. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC follows at $2,600/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 May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Lawrence, Indiana this month
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 tops the Lawrence, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,600/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Lawrence, Indiana median. Weekly pay is guaranteed regardless of miles run.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC stands alone in Lawrence, Indiana's top 10 on guaranteed pay — every other ranked carrier here pays per-mile or per-load.
#3Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Lawrence, Indiana carriers. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 99th percentile.
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 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 Red Diamond Freight, LLC at $7,050/wk.
What Lawrence, Indiana drivers actually run
The route mix in Lawrence, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lawrence, Indiana CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 94% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Where Lawrence, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Lawrence, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,953 | $5,768 | +3% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 78% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 88% | 80% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Lawrence, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 10 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 Lawrence, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Lawrence, Indiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Indiana
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.