Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Calexico, California (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 233 carriers in Calexico, California contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/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 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 Calexico, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#24 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #27) and J & J Oil LLC (#12 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 33 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 |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #5 | #6 | Down 1 place |
| Ali Star Inc | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #24 | #12 | Up 12 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #17 | Down 7 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #23 | Down 11 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| NY Prime | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #27 | Down 24 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #28 | Down 3 places |
| OVERLOG INC | #36 | #29 | Up 7 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #46 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Calexico, California 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 is number-one in Calexico, California this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Calexico, California. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Calexico, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Calexico, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Calexico, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $12,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Calexico, California
Of active CDL postings in Calexico, California this month, 10% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Calexico, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 36% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Calexico, California differs from the California baseline
| Calexico, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,653 | $6,517 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Calexico, California differs most from California — 17% above statewide.
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 emissions rules are the strictest in the US, so engine year and compliance matter for fleet work — if you're owner-op, check current CARB rules before buying a truck. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay above the national average, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Grapevine, Donner, plus high winds on Cajon) 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 November 2026.