Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota (November 2026)
568 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Minneapolis, Minnesota 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. Minneapolis is the Twin Cities' western freight anchor on I-35W / I-94 / I-494, with large agricultural export volumes, medical device manufacturing (Medtronic, Boston Scientific), and dense regional distribution for the Upper Midwest.
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#31 → #19). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2) 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, 27 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #19 | Up 12 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #22 | #21 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #25 | #23 | Up 2 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #24 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #25 | Down 7 places |
| Voyager Express | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #27 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #30 | #28 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| A & H INC | #35 | #32 | Up 3 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Minneapolis, Minnesota'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 is number-one in Minneapolis, Minnesota this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Minneapolis, Minnesota's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Minneapolis, Minnesota'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 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Minneapolis, Minnesota
The route mix in Minneapolis, Minnesota this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 93% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Minneapolis, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Where Minneapolis, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minnesota top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,510 | $6,069 | +7% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 30% | 24% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Minneapolis, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 7% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Minneapolis
Minneapolis CDL work runs the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid. Medical-device manufacturing (Medtronic, others), agricultural exports through Duluth, and dense metro distribution fill out the regional load boards. Sub-zero winter stretches are normal; fuel gelling and idle-time policy matter. Cost of living is moderate.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- CDL driver salary in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Best owner-operator companies in Minnesota
How we compile these rankings
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.