Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lawrence, Indiana (September 2026)
For owner-operators in Lawrence, Indiana, Lanefinder tracks 665 carriers as of September 2026. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,657/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 September 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 RAY'S TRANSPORT INC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1RAY'S TRANSPORT INC — $8,500/wk
RAY'S TRANSPORT INC tops the Lawrence, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Lawrence, Indiana market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Lawrence, Indiana.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,657/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 92nd percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3LOAD MONSTER INC — $5,125/wk
LOAD MONSTER INC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC at $8,750/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 AIA TRUCKING INC at $3,450/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
What Lawrence, Indiana drivers actually run
The route mix in Lawrence, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lawrence, Indiana CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lawrence, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Lawrence, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-friendly fleets | 86% | 76% | +10 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 78% | +10 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Among the figures above, pet-friendly fleets 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 September 2026.