Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (November 2026)
485 carriers in Pawtucket, Rhode Island are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Rhode Island is the smallest state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, with the Port of Providence handling bulk cargo and the Providence metro serving as a distribution point for southern New England.
What changed in November 2026
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #1, MONDO MOTION LLC at #2, and MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #7) left the top 50. Average weekly pay moved most at EXPRESS CR INC (up 18.2% from $2,750 to $3,250). Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 5 left, 33 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #30 | #21 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #16 | #22 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #25 | Down 6 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #29 | Up 6 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #31 | Up 2 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| American Eagle Enterprise | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| A & H INC | #37 | #34 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #31 | #35 | Down 4 places |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Pawtucket, Rhode Island this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $8,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads the Pawtucket, Rhode Island market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 88th percentile in the Pawtucket, Rhode Island market. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is new to the Pawtucket, Rhode Island top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Pawtucket, Rhode Island market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pawtucket, Rhode Island median.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Pawtucket, Rhode Island top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $12,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 MEGA TRUCKS INC at $13,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Pawtucket, Rhode Island
8% of Pawtucket, Rhode Island's active CDL postings are regional and 92% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Pawtucket, Rhode Island postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 94%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Driving CDL in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest US state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, putting it in the dense Northeast freight corridor. The Port of Providence handles bulk cargo (oil and aggregates especially). The Providence metro serves as a regional distribution point for southern New England. Cost of living is high; Rhode Island has a moderate graduated state income tax. The state's small geography means most regional drivers based here spend significant time in MA, CT, and NY — treat RI as an I-95 transit waypoint.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- CDL driver salary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Best owner-operator companies in Rhode Island
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.