Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Racine, Wisconsin (May 2026)
For owner-operators in Racine, Wisconsin, Lanefinder tracks 632 carriers as of May 2026. 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 Racine, Wisconsin compares to Wisconsin
| Racine, Wisconsin | Wisconsin top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,620 | $5,399 | +23% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 79% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Racine, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 23% above statewide.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Racine, Wisconsin this month
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 Racine, Wisconsin market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Racine, Wisconsin.
#2AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,600/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Racine, Wisconsin median. Pay is guaranteed on a weekly minimum.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC stands alone in Racine, Wisconsin's top 10 on guaranteed pay — every other ranked carrier here pays per-mile or per-load.
#3D-LINE TRUCKING INC — $5,750/wk
D-LINE TRUCKING INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Racine, Wisconsin median.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 Zmile Inc at $2,175/wk, #6 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/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 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Racine, Wisconsin drivers actually run
The route mix in Racine, Wisconsin this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Racine, Wisconsin CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
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
- Best trucking companies in Racine, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Racine, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Wisconsin
How we compile these rankings
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.