Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Richland, Washington (July 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 437 active owner-operator carriers in Richland, Washington this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. INLAND EMPIRE LLC follows at $7,875/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 July 2026
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The owner-operator carriers leading Richland, Washington this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $5,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $5,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads the Richland, Washington market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Richland, Washington median.
#2INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC sits in the 89th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Richland, Washington carriers.
#3WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Richland, Washington median.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #6 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #7 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk.
What Richland, Washington drivers actually run
The route mix in Richland, Washington this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Richland, Washington postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 74% and riders-allowed at 72%.
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 Richland, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Richland, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Washington
Where this data comes from
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated July 2026.