Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Longmont, Colorado (May 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 476 owner-operator carriers in Longmont, Colorado (May 2026). 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. Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 cross at Denver, with energy-sector freight from the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin's Niobrara play in Weld County and growing produce flows out of the Western Slope.
What changed in May 2026
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How Longmont, Colorado compares to Colorado
| Longmont, Colorado | Colorado top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,868 | $5,664 | +21% |
| Dedicated routes | 53% | 39% | +14 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Longmont, Colorado differs most from Colorado — 21% above statewide.
The owner-operator carriers leading Longmont, Colorado 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 Longmont, Colorado ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Longmont, Colorado median.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,987/wk
Zmile Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC — $7,000/wk
INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC pays above the 80th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Longmont, Colorado market. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 98th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #5 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,300/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #10 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Longmont, Colorado
7% of Longmont, Colorado's active CDL postings are regional and 91% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Longmont, Colorado CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 94% take-truck-home, 76% pet-friendly, 73% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Colorado
Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 crossroads at Denver, with I-70 westbound the gateway to the Mountain West. Mountain passes and canyons — Eisenhower Tunnel (above 11,000 ft), Vail Pass, and Glenwood Canyon — are the dominant operational variable. Chain laws are aggressively enforced on I-70 from September through May. Elevation affects engine performance, brakes, and HOS realism. Cost of living along the Front Range is high relative to the Mountain West interior. Colorado has a moderate flat state income tax. Western Slope produce, northern Permian energy, and Denver last-mile distribution round out the lane mix.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Longmont, Colorado
- CDL driver salary in Longmont, Colorado
- Best owner-operator companies in Colorado
The methodology behind the rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated May 2026.