Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Calexico, California (July 2026)
Through July 2026, 232 carriers in Calexico, California contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. INLAND EMPIRE LLC follows at $7,875/week gross. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
What changed in July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Where Calexico, California differs from the California baseline
| Calexico, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,568 | $6,881 | +10% |
| Dedicated routes | 44% | 50% | -6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 90% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Calexico, California differs most from California — 10% above statewide.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Calexico, California this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $5,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $5,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tops the Calexico, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC pays above the 81st percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Calexico, California market.
#3OVERLOG INC — $7,250/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags OVERLOG INC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #6 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #7 Always Franklin LLC at $8,250/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $8,250/wk, #10 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Calexico, California
Of active CDL postings in Calexico, California this month, 8% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Calexico, California CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 33% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Calexico, California
- CDL driver salary in Calexico, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
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 July 2026.