Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in DeKalb, Illinois (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 678 carriers in DeKalb, Illinois 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. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain 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 DeKalb, Illinois. 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, 8 carriers joined, 9 left, and 24 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 |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #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 | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| ITF Group | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #19 | Down 5 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #22 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| General Transport | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #29 | #25 | Up 4 places |
| KENNEDY TRANSPORTATION INC | #30 | #26 | Up 4 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #32 | #27 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| A & H INC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #26 | #31 | Down 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #39 | #36 | Up 3 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #36 | #39 | Down 3 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 |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in DeKalb, Illinois 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 DeKalb, Illinois ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. The carrier ranks in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue in DeKalb, Illinois. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the DeKalb, Illinois 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 DeKalb, Illinois median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in DeKalb, Illinois's ranking this month. The carrier ranks in the 85th percentile for gross weekly revenue in DeKalb, Illinois. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/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 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in DeKalb, Illinois
The route mix in DeKalb, Illinois this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across DeKalb, Illinois CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 91% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where DeKalb, Illinois differs from the Illinois baseline
| DeKalb, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 35% | 30% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, pet-friendly fleets is where DeKalb, Illinois differs most from Illinois — 6 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in DeKalb, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in DeKalb, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
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.