Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Fremont, California (November 2026)
206 carriers in Fremont, California are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. 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 Fremont, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#26 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, and 35 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 |
| 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 | #26 | #12 | Up 14 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 | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #21 | Down 9 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #16 | #22 | Down 6 places |
| NY Prime | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #27 | Down 7 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | #37 | #29 | Up 8 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #25 | #32 | Down 7 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #33 | Down 4 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #34 | Down 4 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #35 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #31 | #38 | Down 7 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #36 | #39 | Down 3 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #35 | #40 | Down 5 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Semi Truck Staffing | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Fremont, California 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 is number-one in Fremont, California this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Fremont, California carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Fremont, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Fremont, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Fremont, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC 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.
Lane mix and benefits across Fremont, California
Of active CDL postings in Fremont, California this month, 12% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Fremont, California postings; dedicated routes at 39%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Where Fremont, California differs from the California baseline
| Fremont, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,636 | $6,517 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 88% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Fremont, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 17% above the state baseline.
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 Fremont, California
- CDL driver salary in Fremont, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.