Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in South Bend, Indiana (July 2026)
South Bend, Indiana's owner-operator market includes 659 active carriers as of July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
What changed in July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
South Bend, Indiana's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 South Bend, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 93rd percentile across South Bend, Indiana.
#3WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #5 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #6 Tradewinds Logistics at $5,500/wk, #7 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #8 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across South Bend, Indiana
The route mix in South Bend, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across South Bend, Indiana CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where South Bend, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| South Bend, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where South Bend, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 8 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in South Bend, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in South Bend, Indiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Indiana
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated July 2026.