Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Lima, Ohio (November 2026)
For owner-operators in Lima, Ohio, Lanefinder tracks 655 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. 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 Lima, Ohio. Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #2) 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, 28 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 |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #18 | Down 17 places |
| 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 |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | 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 | #38 | Up 4 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #12 | 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 |
The owner-operator carriers leading Lima, Ohio 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 Lima, Ohio market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Lima, Ohio. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Lima, Ohio top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Lima, Ohio.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Lima, Ohio top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Lima, Ohio
Of active CDL postings in Lima, Ohio this month, 11% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Across Lima, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Where Lima, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
Lima, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on average weekly pay, 4% 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 Lima, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Lima, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.