Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Burlington, Vermont (November 2026)
479 carriers in Burlington, Vermont are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Burlington is a key freight point on I-89 near Lake Champlain, with dairy products, specialty food, and maple-industry loads alongside distribution for the state's northern retail corridor.
What changed in November 2026
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #1, MONDO MOTION LLC at #2, and MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Burlington, Vermont. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) 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, 4 carriers joined, 5 left, 31 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #3 | #8 | Down 5 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #22 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #23 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | #29 | #27 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #33 | #29 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #31 | Up 3 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| American Eagle Enterprise | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| A & H INC | #39 | #35 | Up 4 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #47 | #46 | Up 1 place |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Burlington, Vermont this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $8,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is number-one in Burlington, Vermont this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue in Burlington, Vermont. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC makes its first-time appearance in Burlington, Vermont's ranking this month. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 95th percentile across Burlington, Vermont. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Burlington, Vermont's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Burlington, Vermont
Of active CDL postings in Burlington, Vermont this month, 7% are regional and 93% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Across Burlington, Vermont CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Where Burlington, Vermont differs from the Vermont baseline
Burlington, Vermont's biggest divergence from Vermont is on average weekly pay, 4% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Burlington
Burlington anchors northwestern Vermont on I-89. Dairy distribution, specialty food (Ben & Jerry's, Cabot), and cross-border trade to Quebec drive freight. Winter is long and severe; the lake-side metro gets significant snow. Cost of living is moderate to high. The state is small but mountainous.
Driving CDL in Vermont
Vermont freight runs on I-89 and I-91 through a small market with low population density. Dairy products, specialty food manufacturing (Ben & Jerry's, Cabot, others), and building materials comprise most loads. Seasonal agriculture (apples, maple syrup in spring) adds volume. Cost of living is moderate to high; Vermont has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is long and severe; the state's lane network is narrower and more topographically constrained than New England neighbors. Cross-border trade with Quebec adds international-permitting consideration for some lanes.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Burlington, Vermont
- CDL driver salary in Burlington, Vermont
- Best owner-operator companies in Vermont
Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.