Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lawrence, Indiana (July 2026)
For owner-operators in Lawrence, Indiana, Lanefinder tracks 660 carriers as of 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. 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 July 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Lawrence, Indiana 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 Lawrence, Indiana market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Lawrence, Indiana carriers.
#3WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #5 Tradewinds Logistics at $5,500/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #10 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/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, 74% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lawrence, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Lawrence, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 78% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 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 July 2026.