Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Owner Operator Jobs in Wyoming
Browse owner-op trucking positions across Wyoming with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
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Owner-Op Trucking in Wyoming
Wyoming trucking is long-haul I-80 and I-25 across sparse country; energy, ranching, and through Mountain West freight dominate over large metro P&D markets. The owner-operator market in Wyoming is moderate; load mix follows the freight geography above rather than a generic regional template. Confirm rates and deadhead with brokers and carriers directly.
Top Companies Hiring Owner-Op Drivers in WY
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Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Roadrunner Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Owner-Operator
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Driving job listings in Wyoming
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$68,500 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,000 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$73,000 - $103,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,500 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Owner-Op Jobs in Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Casper
Wyoming
Laramie
Wyoming
Gillette
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Key Freight Routes in Wyoming
1
I-80 (Cheyenne to Rock Springs, east-west)
2
I-25 (Cheyenne to Casper to Montana)
3
I-90 (Gillette to Montana, Powder River Basin)
Requirements for Owner-Op Driving in WY
- Valid CDL-A license with 2+ years verifiable experience
- Own or lease a truck meeting carrier/DOT specifications
- Active motor carrier authority (MC number) or willingness to lease onto a carrier
- Current IFTA registration and fuel tax compliance
- Commercial auto liability insurance ($1M minimum for most carriers)
- Clean CSA scores and satisfactory safety rating
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Owner-Op Trucking Jobs in Wyoming — FAQs
How much do owner-op truck drivers make in Wyoming?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for owner-op drivers in Wyoming. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Is Wyoming a good state to base an owner-operator business?
Wyoming offers moderate freight volumes for owner-operators, with balanced inbound and outbound freight that minimizes deadhead miles. Operating costs including fuel, permits, and insurance should be factored against the state's load-to-truck ratio when choosing a home base.
Are trucking companies in Wyoming hiring owner-op drivers in 2026?
Yes — owner-op driver demand in Wyoming is moderate heading into 2026. The owner-op segment in Wyoming is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in WY.