Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Colorado (November 2026)
For owner-operators in Colorado, Lanefinder tracks 623 carriers as of 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. Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 cross at Denver, with energy-sector freight from the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin's Niobrara play in Weld County and produce flows (peaches, apples, vegetables) out of the Western Slope.
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 Colorado. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (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, 7 carriers joined, 8 left, and 23 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 |
| INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| ADAMS TRUCKING INC | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| MESA MOVING AND STORAGE SALT LAKE LLC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #22 | Up 8 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #26 | #23 | Up 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #33 | #30 | Up 3 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| A & H INC | #37 | #32 | Up 5 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| ITF Group | #14 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #32 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Colorado 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 Colorado this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Colorado. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Colorado's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Colorado.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Colorado top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC at $7,000/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 ADAMS TRUCKING INC at $4,750/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Colorado
Of active CDL postings in Colorado this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Colorado CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Colorado
Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 crossroads at Denver, with I-70 westbound the gateway to the Mountain West. Mountain passes and canyons — Eisenhower Tunnel (above 11,000 ft), Vail Pass, and Glenwood Canyon — are the dominant operational variable. Chain laws are aggressively enforced on I-70 from September through May. Elevation affects engine performance, brakes, and HOS realism. Cost of living along the Front Range is high relative to the Mountain West interior. Colorado has a moderate flat state income tax. Western Slope produce, DJ Basin energy in the northeast, and Denver last-mile distribution round out the lane mix.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Colorado
- CDL driver salary in Colorado
- Best owner-operator companies in the United States
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.