Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Moline, Illinois (November 2026)
651 carriers in Moline, Illinois are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
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 Moline, Illinois. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #4), and IGV Express inc (was #10) 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, 8 carriers joined, 8 left, and 23 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 | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #30 | #23 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| General Transport | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #29 | #26 | Up 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| A & H INC | #35 | #29 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #32 | #31 | Up 1 place |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #28 | #32 | Down 4 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| P J & T TRANSPORTATION LLC | #48 | #47 | Up 1 place |
| TRIPLE G ENTERPRISES INC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #4 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #14 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #16 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Moline, Illinois 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 Moline, Illinois market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Moline, Illinois carriers. 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 Moline, Illinois median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Moline, Illinois 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 is new to the Moline, Illinois top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/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 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
What Moline, Illinois drivers actually run
The route mix in Moline, Illinois this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Moline, Illinois postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Where Moline, Illinois differs from the Illinois baseline
| Moline, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,699 | $5,448 | +5% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 76% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 39% | 44% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Moline, Illinois differs most from Illinois — 8 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Moline, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Moline, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.