Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Highland, California (November 2026)
221 carriers in Highland, 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 Highland, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#25 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, and 34 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 | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #25 | #12 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #21 | Down 8 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #23 | Down 20 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | #36 | #28 | Up 8 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #29 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #31 | #36 | Down 5 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| Vectura Inc | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #35 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Highland, 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 Highland, California this month on the composite ranking. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Highland, California market. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Highland, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Highland, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Highland, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Highland, California.
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 Highland, California
The route mix in Highland, California this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 85% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Highland, California postings; dedicated routes at 40%; take-truck-home at 84%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 66%.
How Highland, California compares to California
| Highland, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,702 | $6,517 | +18% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Highland, California sits 18% above the California 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 Highland, California
- CDL driver salary in Highland, 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.