Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Chula Vista, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 196 active owner-operator carriers in Chula Vista, California this November 2026. 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 Chula Vista, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#29 → #13). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #26) and J & J Oil LLC (#13 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 7 left, and 37 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 |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| NORFLEET TRANSPORTATION LLC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #29 | #13 | Up 16 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | #14 | #19 | Down 5 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #23 | Down 10 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #25 | Down 6 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #26 | Down 23 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #28 | Down 7 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | #37 | #30 | Up 7 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #33 | Down 5 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #32 | #35 | Down 3 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #40 | Down 7 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #38 | #42 | Down 4 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #43 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #42 | #46 | Down 4 places |
| GOD'S GIVEN TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #47 | New |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Vectura Inc | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #46 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Chula Vista, 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 tops the Chula Vista, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Chula Vista, California market. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Chula Vista, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Chula Vista, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Chula Vista, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. 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 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 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
What Chula Vista, California drivers actually run
The route mix in Chula Vista, California this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Chula Vista, California postings; dedicated routes at 38%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 67%.
How Chula Vista, California compares to California
| Chula Vista, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,804 | $6,517 | +20% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 78% | 88% | -10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 40% | 46% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Chula Vista, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 20% above the state baseline.
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 Chula Vista, California
- CDL driver salary in Chula Vista, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.