Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in New Berlin, Wisconsin (May 2026)
There are 624 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of May 2026, not historical pay surveys. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC follows at $2,600/week gross. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in May 2026
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How New Berlin, Wisconsin compares to Wisconsin
| New Berlin, Wisconsin | Wisconsin top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,763 | $5,399 | +25% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 79% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where New Berlin, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 25% above statewide.
New Berlin, Wisconsin's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 leads the New Berlin, Wisconsin market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,600/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC offers a guaranteed weekly minimum.
Among New Berlin, Wisconsin's top 10, only AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC pays guaranteed weekly wages — useful if route variance matters.
#3WIDER GROUP INC — $6,250/wk
WIDER GROUP INC is active in New Berlin, Wisconsin with a current open requisition.
Also in the top 10: #4 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #5 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #6 Zmile Inc at $2,175/wk, #7 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #10 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk.
What New Berlin, Wisconsin drivers actually run
The route mix in New Berlin, Wisconsin 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 New Berlin, Wisconsin postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 75% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
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The methodology behind the 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.