Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in East Lansing, Michigan (November 2026)
East Lansing, Michigan's owner-operator market includes 605 active carriers as of 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. Michigan is the US automotive manufacturing heartland, with Detroit and the I-94 / I-75 corridor carrying dense parts-and-assembly flows and Great Lakes ports at Detroit, Muskegon, and Sault Ste. Marie handling bulk commodities.
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 East Lansing, Michigan. 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, 6 carriers joined, 6 left, and 28 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 |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #9 | Up 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| ITF Group | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #26 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #28 | Up 3 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #33 | #29 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| A & H INC | #36 | #30 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| AMAC TRANSPORT INC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #37 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| 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 | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
East Lansing, Michigan's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 leads the East Lansing, Michigan market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue in East Lansing, Michigan. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is new to the East Lansing, Michigan top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in East Lansing, Michigan. 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.
Despite ranking below #1, MONDO MOTION LLC outpays the leader on weekly average — $9,250/week.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the East Lansing, Michigan top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/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 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
What East Lansing, Michigan drivers actually run
10% of East Lansing, Michigan's active CDL postings are regional and 90% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Across East Lansing, Michigan CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
East Lansing, Michigan vs Michigan: the numbers that diverge
| East Lansing, Michigan | Michigan top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,234 | $5,340 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: East Lansing, Michigan sits 17% above the Michigan baseline.
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 East Lansing, Michigan
- CDL driver salary in East Lansing, Michigan
- Best owner-operator companies in Michigan
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.