Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lakewood, California (July 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 224 active owner-operator carriers in Lakewood, California this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. OVERLOG INC follows at $7,250/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 July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Lakewood, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Lakewood, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,504 | $6,783 | +11% |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 50% | -8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 90% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Lakewood, California sits 11% above the California baseline.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Lakewood, California this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $5,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $5,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads the Lakewood, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2OVERLOG INC — $7,250/wk
OVERLOG INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Lakewood, California median.
#3Rickman Transport, LLC — $9,250/wk
Rickman Transport, LLC sits in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Lakewood, California carriers. Rickman Transport, LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Rickman Transport, LLC leads Lakewood, California's top 10 on sign-on bonus, advertising $6,000 for new drivers.
Also in the top 10: #4 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #5 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #6 Always Franklin LLC at $8,250/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $8,250/wk, #9 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk, #10 AN ENTERPRISE INC at $8,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Lakewood, California
The route mix in Lakewood, California this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 85% OTR, 4% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lakewood, California CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 37% dedicated, 84% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
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 clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) 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 Lakewood, California
- CDL driver salary in Lakewood, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated July 2026.