Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Akron, Ohio (November 2026)
Lanefinder tracks 652 owner-operator carriers hiring in Akron, Ohio. Rankings below reflect November 2026 data: pay percentiles, FMCSA safety, benefit prevalence, and operational performance. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
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 Akron, Ohio. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#30 → #17). Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #16). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #2), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #7), 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, 6 carriers joined, 6 left, and 24 changed rank.
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 |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #12 | Up 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #16 | Down 15 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #30 | #17 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #24 | Down 6 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #25 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #23 | #26 | Down 3 places |
| General Transport | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| A & H INC | #36 | #31 | Up 5 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #39 | Up 2 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Akron, Ohio 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 tops the Akron, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Akron, Ohio. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Akron, Ohio's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Akron, Ohio.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Akron, Ohio's ranking this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 B & T EXPRESS INC at $6,750/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Akron, Ohio
The route mix in Akron, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 87% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Akron, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 91% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Akron, Ohio vs Ohio: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Akron, Ohio sits 6% above the Ohio baseline.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Akron, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Akron, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.