Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Columbus, Ohio (November 2026)
Columbus, Ohio's owner-operator market includes 663 active 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. Columbus sits at the I-70 / I-71 junction in central Ohio, with one of the nation's largest concentrations of e-commerce fulfillment centers, Cardinal Health distribution, and dense retail and food-service freight.
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 Columbus, Ohio. 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, 6 carriers joined, 7 left, 27 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
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 |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| Freight X LLC | #5 | #10 | Down 5 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #27 | #20 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #27 | Down 9 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| General Transport | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| A & H INC | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #39 | Up 3 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Columbus, Ohio 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 leads the Columbus, Ohio market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 91st percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Columbus, Ohio market. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Columbus, Ohio's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Columbus, Ohio 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. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Columbus, Ohio.
Also in the top 10: #4 B & T EXPRESS INC at $6,750/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 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk.
What Columbus, Ohio drivers actually run
The route mix in Columbus, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Columbus, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Where Columbus, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Columbus, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,595 | $5,414 | +3% |
| Dedicated routes | 48% | 42% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Columbus, Ohio sits 6 points above the Ohio baseline.
Driving CDL in Columbus
Columbus is at the I-70 / I-71 cross in central Ohio — a major distribution hub. Honda Marysville (northwest of town), Bath & Body Works HQ (formerly L Brands), and Nationwide HQ all generate freight; JPMorgan Chase's McCoy Center (the bank's largest single facility worldwide) adds steady office-supply distribution. Rickenbacker Inland Port adds intermodal volume. Cost of living is moderate. Winter weather is moderate by Midwest standards.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Columbus, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Columbus, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
How we compile these rankings
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.