Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Memphis, Tennessee (May 2026)
In Memphis, Tennessee as of May 2026, 642 carriers are actively hiring owner-operators. TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $4,500. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC follows at $5,491/week gross. Memphis is home to the FedEx Memphis World Hub (also called the SuperHub) and one of the largest US cargo airports. I-40 and I-55 routes feed Mid-South and Mississippi River freight, with a major Amazon fulfillment cluster adding e-commerce volume.
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 Memphis, Tennessee differs from the Tennessee baseline
| Memphis, Tennessee | Tennessee top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,237 | $5,489 | +14% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 85% | 90% | -5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 85% | 90% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Memphis, Tennessee sits 14% above the Tennessee baseline.
The owner-operator carriers leading Memphis, Tennessee this month
The top of the list is TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $4,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC — $4,500/wk
TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC tops the Memphis, Tennessee ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 97th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Memphis, Tennessee median.
#2YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Memphis, Tennessee carriers. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 99th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,525/wk, #5 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 Zmile Inc at $2,175/wk, #8 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #9 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Memphis, Tennessee drivers actually run
The route mix in Memphis, Tennessee this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Memphis, Tennessee postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 74% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in Tennessee
Tennessee is a critical national freight crossroads: Memphis hosts the FedEx Express World Hub — one of the world's largest air cargo hubs by tonnage — and a major trucking interchange on I-40 / I-55, with the nightly sort cycle generating enormous regional dispatch demand. Nashville-area automotive (Nissan Smyrna) and manufacturing drive dense I-65 / I-24 lane activity. Cost of living is below the national average; Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. East TN (Chattanooga, Knoxville) is mountain-adjacent — I-40 east through the Smokies and I-24 across Monteagle pass have real winter weight.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Memphis, Tennessee
- CDL driver salary in Memphis, Tennessee
- Best owner-operator companies in Tennessee
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.