Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Montclair, California (November 2026)
225 carriers are hiring owner-operators in Montclair, California 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. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
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 Montclair, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#25 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 38 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 |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #5 | #6 | Down 1 place |
| Ali Star Inc | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #25 | #12 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #14 | Down 4 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #21 | Down 8 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #23 | Down 20 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #26 | #29 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #34 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #36 | Down 3 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #36 | #39 | Down 3 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| Vectura Inc | #39 | #43 | Down 4 places |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #35 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #47 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Montclair, California 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 is number-one in Montclair, California this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Montclair, California market. 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 Montclair, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Montclair, California 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. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Montclair, California's ranking this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $12,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
What Montclair, California drivers actually run
The route mix in Montclair, California this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 83% OTR, 4% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Montclair, California postings; dedicated routes at 40%; take-truck-home at 83%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 66% and riders-allowed at 65%.
How Montclair, California compares to California
| Montclair, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,741 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Montclair, California sits 19% above the California baseline.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB emissions rules are the strictest in the US, so engine year and compliance matter for fleet work — if you're owner-op, check current CARB rules before buying a truck. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay above the national average, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Grapevine, Donner, plus high winds on Cajon) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Montclair, California
- CDL driver salary in Montclair, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.