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Owner Operator Statistics

Owner-operators represent the largest segment of U.S. for-hire trucking. These numbers reflect what real operators are earning and spending today.

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Owner-operators represent the largest segment of U.S. for-hire trucking. These numbers reflect what real operators are earning and spending today.

$221,000
up
Average annual gross revenue per owner-operator
Source: OOIDA Cost-of-Operation (2024)
$76,400
flat
Average annual net income (after expenses)
Source: OOIDA / ATBS (2024)
$2.16
up
Average cost per mile, all-in
Source: ATBS Carrier Analyst (2024)
108,000
flat
Average annual miles driven (long-haul OO)
Source: ATA Driver Survey (2024)
12.4%
down
Average deadhead percentage
Source: ATRI (2024)
31%
down
Owner-operators leased to a carrier
Source: OOIDA (2024)

Owner Operator Statistics — 5-year trend

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Bonafide Trucking Solutions. (2026). Owner Operator Statistics. https://bonafidetruckingsolutions.com/statistics/owner-operator

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