Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Detroit, Michigan (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 602 active owner-operator carriers in Detroit, Michigan this November 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Detroit is the US automotive heartland, with parts-and-assembly flows on I-94 / I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge to Windsor, long the busiest US-Canada crossing by freight value. Truck traffic is now split with Port Huron's Blue Water Bridge and the new Gordie Howe International Bridge.
What changed in November 2026
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #1, MONDO MOTION LLC at #2, and MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Detroit, Michigan. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#32 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #7) 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 33 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #32 | #18 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #20 | Up 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #27 | #22 | Up 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #26 | #25 | Up 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #33 | #28 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| A & H INC | #38 | #30 | Up 8 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #31 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| AMAC TRANSPORT INC | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #36 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| General Transport | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #43 | #41 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC | #47 | #46 | Up 1 place |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #48 | #47 | Up 1 place |
| P J & T TRANSPORTATION LLC | #49 | #48 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #50 | #49 | Up 1 place |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | Not ranked | #50 | New |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #12 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #28 | 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 Detroit, Michigan this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $8,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tops the Detroit, Michigan ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Detroit, Michigan market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Detroit, Michigan median.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC debuts in the Detroit, Michigan top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Detroit, Michigan carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Detroit, Michigan.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Detroit, Michigan top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
What Detroit, Michigan drivers actually run
The route mix in Detroit, Michigan 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 Detroit, Michigan postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 91%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Detroit, Michigan vs Michigan: the numbers that diverge
| Detroit, Michigan | Michigan top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,126 | $5,340 | +15% |
| Dedicated routes | 50% | 44% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Detroit, Michigan differs most from Michigan — 15% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Detroit
Detroit is the US automotive heartland. CDL work is dominated by auto-parts inbound or finished-vehicle outbound, with distinctive operational rhythm tied to plant production schedules (including summer shutdown weeks). Detroit area is rough on equipment — freeze-thaw cycle plus salt eats trucks fast. Cost of living is about at the national average.
Driving CDL in Michigan
Michigan is the US automotive heartland — a huge share of CDL work in the state is tied to auto-parts inbound or finished-vehicle outbound. Detroit / Dearborn / Flint lanes have a distinctive operational rhythm that follows plant production schedules, including summer shutdown weeks when freight volume often drops. Winter is the dominant operational variable: lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan can shut down west-side runs, and the freeze-thaw cycle on I-94, I-75, and I-96 means road surfaces are rough year-round. State income tax is flat and moderate. The Upper Peninsula is genuinely remote — long stretches with no fuel stops or services — and most newer drivers shouldn't take UP loads until they've learned the territory.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Detroit, Michigan
- CDL driver salary in Detroit, Michigan
- Best owner-operator companies in Michigan
The methodology behind the 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.