Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Tyler, Texas (July 2026)
640 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Tyler, Texas 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. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in July 2026
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Where Tyler, Texas differs from the Texas baseline
| Tyler, Texas | Texas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,070 | $5,397 | +12% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 76% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 80% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Tyler, Texas differs most from Texas — 12% above statewide.
Tyler, Texas'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 leads the Tyler, Texas market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2WINNERS 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 tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC pays above the 85th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Tyler, Texas market.
Also in the top 10: #4 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #5 TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC at $8,500/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #10 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Tyler, Texas
The route mix in Tyler, Texas this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Tyler, Texas CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Tyler, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Tyler, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Texas
Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated July 2026.