Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Aurora, Illinois (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 690 carriers in Aurora, Illinois are posting active jobs for owner-operators. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
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 Aurora, Illinois. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #7), and IGV Express inc (was #9) 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 26 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 |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #8 | #7 | Up 1 place |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #21 | #18 | Up 3 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #30 | #21 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #25 | #22 | Up 3 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| KENNEDY TRANSPORTATION INC | #29 | #25 | Up 4 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #31 | #26 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| A & H INC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #26 | #31 | Down 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| TRIPLE G ENTERPRISES INC | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #14 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #16 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Aurora, Illinois carriers. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Aurora, Illinois median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Aurora, Illinois top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Aurora, Illinois top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC pays above the 80th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Aurora, Illinois market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Aurora, Illinois
Of active CDL postings in Aurora, Illinois this month, 11% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Aurora, Illinois postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 91%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Where Aurora, Illinois differs from the Illinois baseline
| Aurora, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,274 | $5,448 | -3% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 35% | 30% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on sign-on bonus availability: Aurora, Illinois sits 5 points above the Illinois baseline.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Aurora, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Aurora, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
Where this data comes from
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.