Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Parma, Ohio (May 2026)
There are 652 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in Parma, Ohio. 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. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in May 2026
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Parma, Ohio vs Ohio: the numbers that diverge
| Parma, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,331 | $5,665 | +12% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 22% | 29% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Parma, Ohio sits 12% above the Ohio baseline.
Parma, Ohio'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 tops the Parma, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Parma, Ohio median.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Parma, Ohio carriers. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 99th percentile.
#3B & T EXPRESS INC — $6,750/wk
B & T EXPRESS INC sits in the 85th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Parma, Ohio carriers. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 86th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,416/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #7 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Parma, Ohio drivers actually run
The route mix in Parma, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Parma, Ohio CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Parma, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Parma, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.