Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 601 carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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. Iowa freight is shaped by its agricultural output — corn, soybeans, and ethanol — moving on I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south, with Des Moines serving as the primary distribution crossroads.
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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#34 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and IGV Express inc (was #10) 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 31 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #34 | #18 | Up 16 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #15 | #20 | Down 5 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #25 | #23 | Up 2 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #27 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #35 | #28 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #32 | #29 | Up 3 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #33 | #30 | Up 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #31 | Up 6 places |
| A & H INC | #38 | #32 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #31 | #35 | Down 4 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #43 | #41 | Up 2 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Cedar Rapids, Iowa carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Cedar Rapids, Iowa median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The route mix in Cedar Rapids, Iowa this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Cedar Rapids, Iowa postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 69%.
How Cedar Rapids, Iowa compares to Iowa
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Iowa top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,157 | $5,285 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Cedar Rapids, Iowa differs most from Iowa — 17% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Iowa
Iowa freight is shaped by the state's agricultural output — corn, soybeans, ethanol, pork — moving on the I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south corridors. Des Moines serves as the primary distribution crossroads. Cedar Rapids and Davenport (Quad Cities) add manufacturing and food-processing freight. Iowa runs a moderate flat state income tax; living costs are among the lowest in the Midwest. Winter is severe — wind off the prairie plus drifting snow plus black ice on I-80 makes route timing genuinely consequential from December through March.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- CDL driver salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Best owner-operator companies in Iowa
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.