Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lancaster, California (November 2026)
For owner-operators in Lancaster, California, Lanefinder tracks 219 carriers 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. 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 Lancaster, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#26 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 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 |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #26 | #12 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #22 | Down 9 places |
| NY Prime | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #23 | #26 | Down 3 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #34 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #36 | Down 3 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #47 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Lancaster, 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 is number-one in Lancaster, California this month on the composite ranking. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Lancaster, California market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Lancaster, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Lancaster, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Lancaster, California's ranking this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
What Lancaster, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Lancaster, California this month, 12% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Lancaster, California postings; dedicated routes at 41%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 66% and riders-allowed at 65%.
Where Lancaster, California differs from the California baseline
| Lancaster, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,732 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lancaster, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 19% above the state baseline.
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 Lancaster, California
- CDL driver salary in Lancaster, 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.