Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Independence, Missouri (November 2026)
605 carriers are hiring owner-operators in Independence, Missouri right now, per Lanefinder's November 2026 snapshot. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors, with the Mississippi and Missouri rivers providing barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity shipments.
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 Independence, Missouri. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#31 → #15). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #4), and LUXOR DRIVE INC (was #10) 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, 6 carriers joined, 6 left, and 28 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 |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #15 | Up 16 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #20 | #18 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #24 | #22 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #17 | #23 | Down 6 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #24 | Up 8 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| General Transport | #26 | #25 | Up 1 place |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #30 | #26 | Up 4 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #27 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #36 | #28 | Up 8 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| A & H INC | #37 | #30 | Up 7 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #28 | #33 | Down 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #36 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #42 | #39 | Up 3 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #4 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Independence, Missouri'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 is number-one in Independence, Missouri this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Independence, Missouri. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Independence, Missouri's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Independence, Missouri top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
What Independence, Missouri drivers actually run
8% of Independence, Missouri's active CDL postings are regional and 91% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Independence, Missouri CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
How Independence, Missouri compares to Missouri
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Independence, Missouri sits 17% above the Missouri baseline.
Driving CDL in Missouri
Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring the I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers provide barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity transfers. St. Louis is one of the older US freight crossroads — the rail-truck interchange there is dense and complicated. Living costs sit comfortably below the national average; Missouri has a low-to-moderate graduated state income tax. Tornado season typically peaks in spring and shapes dispatch in central and southern MO.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Independence, Missouri
- CDL driver salary in Independence, Missouri
- Best owner-operator companies in Missouri
The methodology behind the 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.