Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Harlingen, Texas (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 550 carriers in Harlingen, Texas are posting active jobs for owner-operators. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
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 Harlingen, Texas. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#31 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #6), 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 27 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| NPK Freight LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #6 | Down 4 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #3 | #9 | Down 6 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #18 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| Voyager Express | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #33 | #27 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #28 | Up 2 places |
| General Transport | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| A & H INC | #37 | #34 | Up 3 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #36 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #6 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Harlingen, Texas 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 leads the Harlingen, Texas market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Harlingen, Texas. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 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 debuts in the Harlingen, Texas top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Harlingen, Texas median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Harlingen, Texas top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. 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 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 NPK Freight LLC at $10,000/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Harlingen, Texas
The route mix in Harlingen, Texas this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Harlingen, Texas CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Harlingen, Texas differs from the Texas baseline
| Harlingen, Texas | Texas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,681 | $5,199 | +29% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Harlingen, Texas sits 29% above the Texas baseline.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is one of the largest CDL markets in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Harlingen, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Harlingen, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Texas
The methodology behind the 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.