Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Richland, Washington (May 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 436 active owner-operator carriers in Richland, Washington this May 2026. TAZ TRUCKING INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $10,999. D-LINE TRUCKING INC follows at $5,750/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 May 2026
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The owner-operator carriers leading Richland, Washington this month
The top of the list is TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1TAZ TRUCKING INC — $10,999/wk
TAZ TRUCKING INC is number-one in Richland, Washington this month on the composite ranking. TAZ TRUCKING INC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 97th percentile across Richland, Washington. TAZ TRUCKING INC ranks in the 83rd percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data.
#2D-LINE TRUCKING INC — $5,750/wk
D-LINE TRUCKING INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,300/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC offers a guaranteed weekly minimum.
Among Richland, Washington's top 10, only AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC pays guaranteed weekly wages — useful if route variance matters.
Also in the top 10: #4 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #7 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk, #10 Red Diamond Freight, LLC at $7,050/wk.
What Richland, Washington drivers actually run
The route mix in Richland, Washington this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 2% 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 75% and riders-allowed at 73%.
Where Richland, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
Richland, Washington's biggest divergence from Washington is on average weekly pay, 7% above the state baseline.
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 May 2026.