Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Middletown, Ohio (November 2026)
662 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Middletown, Ohio this 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 Middletown, Ohio. Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #17). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #2), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #7), and IGV Express inc (was #9) 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 26 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #9 | Down 1 place |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #12 | #11 | Up 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #17 | Down 16 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #24 | #20 | Up 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #21 | Up 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #26 | #25 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #26 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #27 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| General Transport | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| A & H INC | #36 | #33 | Up 3 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #37 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #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 | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Middletown, 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 tops the Middletown, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Middletown, Ohio. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Middletown, Ohio's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Middletown, Ohio top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. The carrier ranks in the 85th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Middletown, Ohio. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Middletown, Ohio
Of active CDL postings in Middletown, Ohio this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Middletown, Ohio CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
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 Middletown, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Middletown, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
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 November 2026.