Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Pocatello, Idaho (May 2026)
Through May 2026, 449 carriers in Pocatello, Idaho contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. Zmile Inc leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $3,233. TAZ TRUCKING INC follows at $10,999/week gross. Idaho freight runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with large agricultural exports of potatoes, dairy, and barley and the Boise metro serving as the main regional distribution center.
What changed in May 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Pocatello, Idaho this month
The top of the list is Zmile Inc at $3,233/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Zmile Inc — $3,233/wk
Zmile Inc leads the Pocatello, Idaho market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Zmile Inc tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2TAZ TRUCKING INC — $10,999/wk
TAZ TRUCKING INC pays above the 92nd percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Pocatello, Idaho market. TAZ TRUCKING INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 83rd percentile.
TAZ TRUCKING INC doesn't top the ranking but offers higher weekly pay than #1 — $10,999/week.
#3D-LINE TRUCKING INC — $5,750/wk
D-LINE TRUCKING INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pocatello, Idaho median.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,300/wk, #5 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #6 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Pocatello, Idaho
6% of Pocatello, Idaho's active CDL postings are regional and 92% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Pocatello, Idaho CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 76% pet-friendly, 73% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Idaho
Idaho CDL work runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with Boise serving as the regional distribution hub. Agricultural exports — potatoes, dairy, barley — generate heavy outbound reefer freight, especially in late summer and fall. Boise's growing semiconductor sector (Micron) and broader tech presence add high-value freight. Cost of living in the Boise metro is rising but stays below the West Coast metros. Idaho has a moderate graduated state income tax. Winter on US-95 north of Boise is more severe than newcomers expect.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Pocatello, Idaho
- CDL driver salary in Pocatello, Idaho
- Best owner-operator companies in Idaho
Where this data comes from
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 May 2026.