Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Pasco, Washington (May 2026)
In Pasco, Washington as of May 2026, 437 carriers are actively hiring owner-operators. TAZ TRUCKING INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $10,999. D-LINE TRUCKING INC follows at $5,750/week gross. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in May 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Pasco, Washington this month
The top of the list is TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1TAZ TRUCKING INC — $10,999/wk
TAZ TRUCKING INC leads the Pasco, Washington market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. TAZ TRUCKING INC sits in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Pasco, Washington carriers. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 83rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
#2D-LINE TRUCKING INC — $5,750/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags D-LINE TRUCKING INC as a responsive employer.
#3AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,300/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pasco, Washington median. Weekly pay is guaranteed regardless of miles run.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is the only Pasco, Washington top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
Also in the top 10: #4 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #7 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk, #10 Red Diamond Freight, LLC at $7,050/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Pasco, Washington
Of active CDL postings in Pasco, Washington this month, 7% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Pasco, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 75% pet-friendly, 72% riders-allowed.
Pasco, Washington vs Washington: the numbers that diverge
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Pasco, Washington differs most from Washington — 7% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Pasco, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Pasco, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Washington
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.