Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Glendale, California (November 2026)
There are 225 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in Glendale, California. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of November 2026, not historical pay surveys. 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 Glendale, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#26 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #26) 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, 36 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 |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #26 | #12 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #20 | #15 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #22 | Down 10 places |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| NY Prime | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #26 | Down 23 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #23 | #27 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #28 | Down 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #27 | #29 | Down 2 places |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #39 | Down 6 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Vectura Inc | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #47 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Glendale, 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 tops the Glendale, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 95th percentile across Glendale, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Glendale, California's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Glendale, California.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Glendale, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
What Glendale, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Glendale, California this month, 11% are regional and 84% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 5%.
Across Glendale, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 40% dedicated, 84% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 64% riders-allowed.
Glendale, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Glendale, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,647 | $6,517 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Glendale, 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 Glendale, California
- CDL driver salary in Glendale, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated November 2026.