Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (July 2026)
For owner-operators in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lanefinder tracks 522 carriers as of July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,437/week gross. Sioux Falls is the I-29 / I-90 junction in southeastern South Dakota, serving as the primary regional distribution hub with large outbound volumes of corn, soybeans, and cattle and a major meat-packing sector in the metro.
What changed in July 2026
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs South Dakota: the numbers that diverge
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | South Dakota top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,307 | $6,226 | +17% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 32% | 24% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 90% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Sioux Falls, South Dakota sits 17% above the South Dakota baseline.
The owner-operator carriers leading Sioux Falls, South Dakota 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 tops the Sioux Falls, South Dakota ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 96th percentile. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC sits in the 89th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Sioux Falls, South Dakota carriers.
Also in the top 10: #4 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $9,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
What Sioux Falls, South Dakota drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this month, 6% are regional and 94% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Across Sioux Falls, South Dakota CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 25% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 76% pet-friendly, 72% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in South Dakota
South Dakota freight runs on I-29 north-south and I-90 east-west, with Sioux Falls as the primary distribution hub. Agricultural shipments of corn, soybeans, and cattle account for the bulk of statewide load volume. Cost of living is among the lowest in the country, and South Dakota has no state income tax — both meaningful for drivers based here. Winter on the I-90 stretch through the prairie is severe (drifting snow, ice). Western SD is genuinely remote — long fuel-stop gaps. Cattle hauling in the western half is a distinct seasonal segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- CDL driver salary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Best owner-operator companies in South Dakota
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 July 2026.