Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lancaster, Ohio (November 2026)
656 carriers are hiring owner-operators in Lancaster, Ohio right now, per Lanefinder's November 2026 snapshot. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
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, Ohio. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #8) 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, 6 carriers joined, 7 left, 29 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 |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| Freight X LLC | #5 | #10 | Down 5 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #25 | #20 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #26 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #27 | Down 9 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| General Transport | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #30 | Up 1 place |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #32 | Up 3 places |
| A & H INC | #36 | #33 | Up 3 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #39 | Up 3 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Lancaster, Ohio'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 Lancaster, Ohio market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Lancaster, Ohio. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Lancaster, Ohio top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Lancaster, Ohio'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 B & T EXPRESS INC at $6,750/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/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 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk.
What Lancaster, Ohio drivers actually run
11% of Lancaster, Ohio's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Lancaster, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lancaster, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Lancaster, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,598 | $5,414 | +3% |
| Dedicated routes | 48% | 42% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lancaster, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on dedicated routes, 6 points above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lancaster, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Lancaster, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.