Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Fairfield, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 207 owner-operator carriers in Fairfield, California (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. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
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 Fairfield, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24) and J & J Oil LLC (#12 → #22). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, 28 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 |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #5 | #6 | Down 1 place |
| Ali Star Inc | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #27 | #12 | Up 15 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #10 | #14 | Down 4 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #21 | #18 | Up 3 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #22 | Down 10 places |
| NY Prime | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #25 | Down 5 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #26 | #31 | Down 5 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | Not ranked | #37 | New |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Semi Truck Staffing | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Fairfield, California's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 Fairfield, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Fairfield, California. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Fairfield, California 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 Fairfield, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Fairfield, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $12,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Fairfield, California
The route mix in Fairfield, California this month tilts OTR: 13% regional, 86% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Fairfield, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 38% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Fairfield, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Fairfield, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,669 | $6,517 | +18% |
| Dedicated routes | 40% | 46% | -6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 88% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Fairfield, California differs most from California — 18% above statewide.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB emissions rules are the strictest in the US, so engine year and compliance matter for fleet work — if you're owner-op, check current CARB rules before buying a truck. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay above the national average, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Grapevine, Donner, plus high winds on Cajon) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Fairfield, California
- CDL driver salary in Fairfield, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.