Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Indio, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 207 active owner-operator carriers in Indio, California this November 2026. 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 Indio, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #25). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, and 33 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 | #27 | #12 | Up 15 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #15 | #13 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #19 | Down 9 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #21 | #20 | Up 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #14 | #23 | Down 9 places |
| NY Prime | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #25 | Down 22 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #22 | #26 | Down 4 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| NV Transport Inc. | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #31 | #32 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #34 | #38 | Down 4 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| 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 | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Indio, 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 leads the Indio, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Indio, 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 Indio, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Indio, California's ranking this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Indio, 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. 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.
What Indio, California drivers actually run
11% of Indio, California's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Indio, California postings; dedicated routes at 39%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Where Indio, California differs from the California baseline
| Indio, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,787 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Indio, California differs most from California — 19% above statewide.
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 Indio, California
- CDL driver salary in Indio, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.