Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lakewood, Washington (November 2026)
442 carriers in Lakewood, Washington 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. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
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 Lakewood, Washington. KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #7) 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, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, 37 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
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 |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #6 | #5 | Up 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #2 | #7 | Down 5 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #3 | #8 | Down 5 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #10 | Down 5 places |
| COOL MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #11 | #16 | Down 5 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| WLC GROUP INC | #30 | #21 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #17 | #26 | Down 9 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #23 | #27 | Down 4 places |
| Voyager Express | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #35 | #29 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #25 | #31 | Down 6 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| American Eagle Enterprise | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| A & H INC | #38 | #35 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| RUSTY BRADEEN TRUCKING INC | #33 | #39 | Down 6 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| Rayyon Cargo INC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| HIRSI LOGISTICS LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Lakewood, Washington'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 leads the Lakewood, Washington market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Lakewood, Washington. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Lakewood, Washington top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Lakewood, Washington.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Lakewood, Washington's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #7 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
What Lakewood, Washington drivers actually run
The route mix in Lakewood, Washington this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 90% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lakewood, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes (Snoqualmie on I-90, Stevens on US-2) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through March (commercial vehicles must carry chains Nov 1 to Apr 1). Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lakewood, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Lakewood, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Washington
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.