Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Rhode Island (November 2026)
There are 507 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in Rhode Island. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of November 2026, not historical pay surveys. 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 Rhode Island. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#31 → #20). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #6) 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, 5 carriers joined, 6 left, and 29 changed rank.
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 |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #5 | #6 | Down 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #2 | #7 | Down 5 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #3 | #8 | Down 5 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #13 | Down 5 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #20 | Up 11 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #15 | #22 | Down 7 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #33 | #29 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| American Eagle Enterprise | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| A & H INC | #37 | #34 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #32 | #35 | Down 3 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #6 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #17 | 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 | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in 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 tops the Rhode Island ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Rhode Island carriers. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Rhode Island.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is new to the Rhode Island top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Rhode Island carriers. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the 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 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/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 Rhode Island
The route mix in Rhode Island this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Rhode Island postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
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 Rhode Island
- CDL driver salary in Rhode Island
- Best owner-operator companies in the United States
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.