Best Owner Operator Companies in California
Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 527 carriers with active job listings.
across top 50 carriers
avg FMCSA percentile
of 50 respond within 24h
across top 50 carriers
How We Rank Companies
Our rankings are based on real data from active job listings and public safety records. Each company is scored across four categories weighted by driver priority research.
Pay percentile from active job listings, plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency.
Weighted FMCSA safety score — unsafe driving and HOS compliance count double vs other categories.
Tiered benefits scoring: medical, 401k, dental, vision, paid time off, and driver lifestyle perks.
Carrier responsiveness to applications and fleet size relative to other companies in this ranking.
Safety data sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System. Our composite scores are independently calculated and may differ from FMCSA's internal percentiles. This ranking is not endorsed or certified by the FMCSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Top 50 Carriers
Sorted by overall
MONDO MOTION LLC
$9,250
81th pctl
47/100
4
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC
$3,025
Avg. +$3,500 sign-on79th pctl
52/100
2
IKKO LOGISTICS LLC
$7,500
Avg. +$5,500 sign-on61th pctl
97/100
2
BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS
$7,000
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on82th pctl
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1
Ali Star Inc
$10,000
Avg. +$500 sign-on73th pctl
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2
C & G TRANSPORTATION INC
$7,500
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on86th pctl
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1
COOL MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT
$8,000
79th pctl
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1
M&D TRANSPORT
$7,000
89th pctl
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1
TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC
$8,500
85th pctl
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1
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC
$4,975
87th pctl
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4
OVERLOG INC
$4,495
66th pctl
43/100
2
ITF Group
$8,000
80th pctl
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1
LUXOR DRIVE INC
$11,500
82th pctl
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1
FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC
$3,750
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on100th pctl
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1
TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC
$8,500
88th pctl
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1
CO Lines Inc
$7,500
50th pctl
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1
SUPERTRANSPORT LLC
$10,000
54th pctl
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1
BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC
$11,500
63th pctl
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1
WLC GROUP INC
$3,125
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on77th pctl
88/100
2
LEGACY CARGO LLC
$11,000
50th pctl
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1
MEGA TRUCKS INC
$13,500
Avg. +$100 sign-on50th pctl
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1
J & H TRUCKING INC
$3,300
Avg. +$500 sign-on84th pctl
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1
EXPRESS CR INC
$3,250
Avg. +$1,998 sign-on67th pctl
92/100
1
SAFETY WAY INC
$3,050
68th pctl
100/100
1
Voyager Express
$3,500
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on81th pctl
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2
J & J Oil LLC
$9,000
58th pctl
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1
NV Transport Inc.
$7,500
Avg. +$500 sign-on67th pctl
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1
ALBA TRANS INC
$4,375
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
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2
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY
$2,550
59th pctl
99/100
1
KMH Logistics LLC
$10,000
50th pctl
—
1
A & H INC
$5,250
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on79th pctl
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1
D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC
$10,900
50th pctl
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1
VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP
$8,125
Avg. +$1,100 sign-on68th pctl
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2
IMG TRUCKING
$2,350
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
82/100
1
OTRL Recruiting
$2,600
50th pctl
89/100
1
LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC
$12,500
45th pctl
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1
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC
$12,500
50th pctl
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1
LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS
$8,000
62th pctl
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2
LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC
$8,000
50th pctl
—
1
MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC
$5,125
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
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2
NATIONWIDE TRANS INC
$3,077
87th pctl
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1
AN ENTERPRISE INC
$6,000
80th pctl
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2
HORIZON TRANSPORTATION
$7,500
50th pctl
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1
BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
$5,250
50th pctl
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2
B&Z LOGISTICS INC
$2,500
50th pctl
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1
GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC
$5,312
50th pctl
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4
WATTRANS INC
$2,850
84th pctl
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1
Western Transportation Services
$4,000
50th pctl
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1
Bakers Express
$5,000
50th pctl
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1
FIDELITY USA LLC
$2,250
Avg. +$200 sign-on50th pctl
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1
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 527 carriers in California, MONDO MOTION LLC ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 73.6 out of 100, combining revenue, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.
MEGA TRUCKS INC offers the highest gross weekly revenue at $13,500/week (approximately $702,000/year) based on their current active job listings in California. Top earners there make up to $13,500/week (90th percentile).
Yes — 36 of the 50 ranked owner operator companies in California advertise gross weekly revenue that works out to $200,000+ per year. MONDO MOTION LLC leads at $481,000/year.
FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 100th among ranked carriers in California. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.
Among the top 50 carriers in California: 29 offer medical insurance, 15 offer 401(k), 41 allow pets, 44 allow riders, 1 offer guaranteed pay, 21 offer dedicated routes. BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS leads with 8 of 9 tracked benefit categories.
SAFETY WAY INC has the highest responsiveness score of 100/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 7 of the 50 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.
There are currently 71 open owner operator positions across the top 50 carriers in California. MONDO MOTION LLC has the most openings with 4 active listings.
Our rankings use four weighted factors: gross revenue at 30% (average weekly gross from active job listings with outlier removal), safety record at 25% (FMCSA violation percentiles), driver benefits at 25% (fuel surcharge, base plate programs, lease purchase, dedicated routes), and operational quality at 20% (employer responsiveness and fleet size). Rankings are updated continuously as new job listings are posted, reflecting 527 carriers in California.
Best Owner Operator Companies by City in California
- Alameda
- Alhambra
- Aliso Viejo
- Anaheim
- Antioch
- Apple Valley
- Arcadia
- Azusa
- Bakersfield
- Baldwin Park
- Beaumont
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Berkeley
- Brea
- Brentwood
- Buena Park
- Burbank
- Calexico
- Camarillo
- Campbell
- Carlsbad
- Carson
- Cathedral City
- Ceres
- Cerritos
- Chico
- Chino
- Chino Hills
- Chula Vista
- Citrus Heights
- Clovis
- Coachella
- Colton
- Compton
- Concord
- Corona
- Costa Mesa
- Covina
- Culver City
- Cupertino
- Cypress
- Daly City
- Danville
- Davis
- Delano
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- Dublin
- Eastvale
- El Cajon
- El Centro
- El Monte
- Elk Grove
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Fairfield
- Folsom
- Fontana
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Gardena
- Gilroy
- Glendale
- Glendora
- Hanford
- Hawthorne
- Hayward
- Hemet
- Hesperia
- Highland
- Huntington Beach
- Huntington Park
- Indio
- Inglewood
- Irvine
- Jurupa Valley
- La Habra
- La Mesa
- La Mirada
- La Puente
- La Quinta
- Laguna Niguel
- Lake Elsinore
- Lake Forest
- Lakewood
- Lancaster
- Lincoln
- Livermore
- Lodi
- Lompoc
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Lynwood
- Madera
- Manteca
- Martinez
- Menifee
- Merced
- Milpitas
- Mission Viejo
- Modesto
- Monrovia
- Montclair
- Montebello
- Monterey Park
- Moreno Valley
- Morgan Hill
- Mountain View
- Murrieta
- Napa
- National City
- Newark
- Newport Beach
- Norwalk
- Novato
- Oakland
- Oakley
- Oceanside
- Ontario
- Orange
- Oxnard
- Pacifica
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Palmdale
- Palo Alto
- Paramount
- Pasadena
- Perris
- Petaluma
- Pico Rivera
- Pittsburg
- Placentia
- Pleasanton
- Pomona
- Porterville
- Poway
- Rancho Cordova
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Redding
- Redlands
- Redondo Beach
- Redwood City
- Rialto
- Richmond
- Riverside
- Rocklin
- Rohnert Park
- Rosemead
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Bernardino
- San Bruno
- San Buenaventura (Ventura)
- San Clemente
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Gabriel
- San Jacinto
- San Jose
- San Leandro
- San Luis Obispo
- San Marcos
- San Mateo
- San Rafael
- San Ramon
- Santa Ana
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Santee
- Simi Valley
- South Gate
- South San Francisco
- Stanton
- Stockton
- Sunnyvale
- Temecula
- Thousand Oaks
- Torrance
- Tracy
- Tulare
- Turlock
- Tustin
- Union City
- Upland
- Vacaville
- Vallejo
- Victorville
- Visalia
- Vista
- Walnut Creek
- Watsonville
- West Covina
- West Sacramento
- Westminster
- Whittier
- Woodland
- Yorba Linda
- Yuba City
- Yucaipa