Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Kokomo, Indiana (November 2026)
667 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Kokomo, Indiana as of 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. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
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 Kokomo, Indiana. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #7), and IGV Express 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 25 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 |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #19 | Down 5 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #21 | #20 | Up 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #22 | #21 | Up 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #24 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| NEIER INC | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #26 | Up 3 places |
| General Transport | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #28 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #30 | Up 5 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #28 | #33 | Down 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #41 | #39 | Up 2 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Kokomo, Indiana 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 Kokomo, Indiana market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Kokomo, Indiana carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Kokomo, Indiana's ranking this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 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 Kokomo, Indiana top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC pays above the 80th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Kokomo, Indiana market. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Kokomo, Indiana.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Kokomo, Indiana
The route mix in Kokomo, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Kokomo, Indiana postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Kokomo, Indiana vs Indiana: the numbers that diverge
| Kokomo, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 74% | +12 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 86% | 76% | +10 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Kokomo, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 12 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Kokomo, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Kokomo, Indiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Indiana
Where this data comes from
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.