Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota (July 2026)
564 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Minneapolis, Minnesota this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,437/week gross. Minneapolis is the Twin Cities' western freight anchor on I-35W / I-94 / I-494, with large agricultural export volumes, medical device manufacturing (Medtronic, Boston Scientific), and dense regional distribution for the Upper Midwest.
What changed in July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Minneapolis, Minnesota's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 tops the Minneapolis, Minnesota ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 89th percentile across Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Also in the top 10: #4 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $9,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Minneapolis, Minnesota
The route mix in Minneapolis, Minnesota this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 93% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Minneapolis, Minnesota CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 75% pet-friendly, 72% riders-allowed.
Where Minneapolis, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minnesota top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,737 | $6,186 | +9% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 92% | 84% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Minneapolis, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 9% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. The Twin Cities have unusually-designed truck-restricted bridges; first-time runs should consult routing notes carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- CDL driver salary in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Best owner-operator companies in Minnesota
How we compile these 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.