Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Murrieta, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 213 active owner-operator carriers in Murrieta, California 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. 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 Murrieta, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#26 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #26) and J & J Oil LLC (#13 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 37 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 |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #26 | #12 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #17 | Down 7 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #23 | Down 10 places |
| NY Prime | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #26 | Down 23 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #27 | Down 6 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #29 | Down 4 places |
| OVERLOG INC | #37 | #30 | Up 7 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #28 | #32 | Down 4 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #38 | Down 5 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #32 | #39 | Down 7 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #41 | #43 | Down 2 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 |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #35 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Murrieta, California'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 leads the Murrieta, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Murrieta, California market. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Murrieta, California.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Murrieta, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Murrieta, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Murrieta, California
12% of Murrieta, California's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Murrieta, California postings; dedicated routes at 40%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Where Murrieta, California differs from the California baseline
| Murrieta, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,763 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Murrieta, California differs most from California — 19% above statewide.
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 Murrieta, California
- CDL driver salary in Murrieta, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.