Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Utica, New York (September 2026)
There are 523 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in Utica, New York. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of September 2026, not historical pay surveys. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,657/week gross. New York freight is anchored by the Port of New York and New Jersey complex, the busiest on the East Coast, with I-87 / I-95 truck corridors and dense last-mile delivery demand across the New York City metro.
What changed in September 2026
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Utica, New York vs New York: the numbers that diverge
| Utica, New York | New York top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,767 | $5,511 | +23% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 26% | 31% | -5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 90% | 82% | +8 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 48% | 41% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Utica, New York differs most from New York — 23% above statewide.
The owner-operator carriers leading Utica, New York this month
The top of the list is RAY'S TRANSPORT INC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1RAY'S TRANSPORT INC — $8,500/wk
RAY'S TRANSPORT INC is number-one in Utica, New York this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 94th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Utica, New York. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,657/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 92nd percentile. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Utica, New York median.
#3TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC — $6,250/wk
TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #6 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #7 KILO METER LOGISTIC INC at $7,500/wk, #8 LOAD MONSTER INC at $2,450/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Utica, New York
Of active CDL postings in Utica, New York this month, 7% are regional and 93% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Utica, New York postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in New York
New York CDL work is mostly upstate or NYC-metro last-mile — almost no through-driver wants to deal with the Five Boroughs more than necessary. The patchwork of bridge tolls (MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Port Authority, Thruway Authority), the truck-route restrictions in Manhattan and on the parkways, and the weight-on-bridge rules add real planning overhead. Long Island delivery work pays a premium for drivers who can actually navigate it. Upstate freight on I-90 / I-87 looks much more like normal interstate driving, with the addition of real winter — lake-effect snow off Erie and Ontario can shut runs down. State income tax is high; many drivers based here run out-of-state lanes to keep the math working.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Utica, New York
- CDL driver salary in Utica, New York
- Best owner-operator companies in New York
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated September 2026.