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Transparent earnings data across 7 equipment types. See what owner-operators actually gross, spend, and keep — broken down by region, cost category, and top-paying lanes.
Real revenue, expenses, and net income breakdowns for 2026
| Equipment Type | Annual Gross | Annual Expenses | Annual Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥Team Drivers | $380,000 | $245,000 | $135,000 |
| 🎪Conestoga | $268,000 | $178,000 | $90,000 |
| 📐Step Deck | $258,000 | $170,000 | $88,000 |
| 🔩Flatbed | $245,000 | $160,000 | $85,000 |
| 🚗Car Hauler | $255,000 | $175,000 | $80,000 |
| 🚧Dump Truck | $215,000 | $135,000 | $80,000 |
| 🤝Freight Broker | $320,000 | $242,000 | $78,000 |
| 🛢️Tanker | $225,000 | $148,000 | $77,000 |
| ☣️Hazmat Driver | $235,000 | $158,000 | $77,000 |
| ❄️Reefer | $228,000 | $156,000 | $72,000 |
| 🚢Intermodal | $195,000 | $125,000 | $70,000 |
| 🛣️OTR Trucking | $210,000 | $140,000 | $70,000 |
| 📦Dry Van | $198,000 | $132,000 | $66,000 |
| 🚛Power Only | $168,000 | $105,000 | $63,000 |
| 🗺️Regional Trucking | $188,000 | $125,000 | $63,000 |
| 📦Amazon Relay | $175,000 | $112,000 | $63,000 |
| 🪪Company Driver | $65,000 | $8,500 | $56,500 |
| ⚡Hotshot | $142,000 | $88,000 | $54,000 |
| 🏙️Local Trucking | $145,000 | $92,000 | $53,000 |
| 📋Lease Operator | $185,000 | $138,000 | $47,000 |
| 🚚Box Truck | $118,000 | $72,000 | $46,000 |
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How Year 1, Year 3, and Year 5+ operators earn differently across all equipment types.
View Comparison →Compare earnings across Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and Southwest.
View Comparison →Side-by-side analysis of using a dispatch service versus finding your own loads.
Read Comparison →Rate Methodology: Earnings estimates on this page are calculated using cost-of-living indices, regional freight volume data, and industry averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and DAT Trendlines. Actual rates vary based on market conditions, broker relationships, and individual negotiation. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.
Earnings figures are compiled from publicly available industry data, owner-operator surveys, freight rate indices (DAT, Truckstop), and FMCSA operating cost reports. All numbers represent national averages for solo owner-operators in 2026.
Individual earnings vary significantly based on lanes, load volume, deadhead percentage, fuel management, maintenance practices, and business skills. Regional breakdowns show average monthly gross revenue for operators primarily running within that region.
Cost breakdowns include both fixed and variable expenses. Dispatch and factoring fees are included in the data since the majority of owner-operators use one or both services. Operators who self-dispatch and wait for payment may see lower costs in those categories but higher time investment.