Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Altoona, Pennsylvania (November 2026)
581 carriers in Altoona, Pennsylvania are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC follows at $6,500/week gross. Pennsylvania freight flows on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and I-78 / I-80 through the state's industrial core, with Port of Philadelphia handling petroleum and bulk cargo and a manufacturing base in Pittsburgh and a major warehouse and distribution cluster in the Lehigh Valley.
What changed in November 2026
MONDO MOTION LLC at #1, ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #2, and MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #6) 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, 7 left, and 30 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #20 | #19 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #17 | #23 | Down 6 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #26 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| BISS TRANSPORT INC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #30 | #35 | Down 5 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #38 | Up 2 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #41 | #39 | Up 2 places |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #6 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| General Transport | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Altoona, Pennsylvania 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 leads the Altoona, Pennsylvania market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 91st percentile in the Altoona, Pennsylvania market. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#2ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Altoona, Pennsylvania top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Altoona, Pennsylvania median.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Altoona, Pennsylvania's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 B & T EXPRESS INC at $6,750/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/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 Altoona, Pennsylvania
Of active CDL postings in Altoona, Pennsylvania this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Altoona, Pennsylvania postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Where Altoona, Pennsylvania differs from the Pennsylvania baseline
| Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,181 | $4,973 | +24% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 24% | 37% | -13 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Altoona, Pennsylvania's biggest divergence from Pennsylvania is on average weekly pay, 24% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the most operationally complex CDL markets in the country. The PA Turnpike runs east-west across the state and serves much of the Northeast freight backbone, but the tolls add up — most fleets factor PA toll cost into route decisions. Winter in the Allegheny passes is the real operational variable: ice and snow on I-80 between Bloomsburg and DuBois is a frequent issue from December through March. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia anchor very different lane profiles — Pittsburgh leans industrial and steel, Philadelphia leans port and distribution. PA has a low flat state income tax compared to neighboring NY and NJ.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- CDL driver salary in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Best owner-operator companies in Pennsylvania
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.