Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Wausau, Wisconsin (November 2026)
578 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Wausau, Wisconsin as of November 2026. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in November 2026
MONDO MOTION LLC at #1, MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #2, and ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#34 → #21). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) left the top 50. Average weekly pay moved most at EXPRESS CR INC (up 18.2% from $2,750 to $3,250). Elsewhere in the top 50, 8 carriers joined, 8 left, 30 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| MCDERMID TRANSPORTATION INC | #15 | #10 | Up 5 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #13 | #11 | Up 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #14 | Down 5 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| ITF Group | #17 | #16 | Up 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | #34 | #21 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #31 | #23 | Up 8 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #27 | #24 | Up 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| Voyager Express | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| J & J Oil LLC | #25 | #28 | Down 3 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #35 | #29 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #33 | #30 | Up 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #31 | Up 7 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| A & H INC | #39 | #34 | Up 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #40 | #36 | Up 4 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #43 | #41 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #41 | #43 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #14 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #32 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Wausau, Wisconsin this month
The top of the list is MONDO MOTION LLC at $9,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is number-one in Wausau, Wisconsin this month on the composite ranking. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Wausau, Wisconsin. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Wausau, Wisconsin top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Wausau, Wisconsin top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 MCDERMID TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,150/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Wausau, Wisconsin
Of active CDL postings in Wausau, Wisconsin this month, 7% are regional and 92% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Wausau, Wisconsin CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Wausau, Wisconsin vs Wisconsin: the numbers that diverge
| Wausau, Wisconsin | Wisconsin top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,866 | $5,222 | +31% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 76% | +10 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Wausau, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 31% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Wausau, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Wausau, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Wisconsin
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 November 2026.