Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Warren, Ohio (May 2026)
644 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Warren, Ohio as of May 2026. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
How Warren, Ohio compares to Ohio
| Warren, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,352 | $5,665 | +12% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 22% | 29% | -7 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 51% | 46% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Warren, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on average weekly pay, 12% above the state baseline.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Warren, Ohio this month
The top of the list is YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC at $5,491/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC tops the Warren, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc pays above the 88th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Warren, Ohio market. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 99th percentile.
#3B & T EXPRESS INC — $6,750/wk
B & T EXPRESS INC pays above the 80th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Warren, Ohio market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 86th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,416/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #7 Zmile Inc at $2,175/wk, #8 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #9 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Warren, Ohio drivers actually run
10% of Warren, Ohio's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Warren, Ohio CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Warren, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Warren, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated May 2026.