Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in National City, California (November 2026)
National City, California has 196 active owner-operator carriers as of November 2026. The carriers ranked below are scored on real driver pay, FMCSA safety, benefits, and how they treat applicants. 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 National City, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #13). 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, 5 carriers joined, 7 left, and 36 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 | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| NORFLEET TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #12 | New |
| WLC GROUP INC | #27 | #13 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #16 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | #12 | #18 | Down 6 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #23 | Down 10 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| NY Prime | #18 | #25 | Down 7 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #26 | Down 23 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #27 | Down 7 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #28 | Down 4 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | #39 | #30 | Up 9 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #26 | #32 | Down 6 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #29 | #33 | Down 4 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #34 | Down 4 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #35 | Down 4 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #38 | Down 4 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #39 | Down 7 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #40 | Down 7 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #36 | #42 | Down 6 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #46 | Down 5 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Vectura Inc | #42 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in National City, 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 National City, California this month on the composite ranking. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 94th percentile across National City, California. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the National City, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the National City, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the National City, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier 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.
What National City, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in National City, California this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across National City, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 38% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 67% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Where National City, California differs from the California baseline
| National City, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,824 | $6,517 | +20% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 40% | 46% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where National City, California differs most from California — 20% 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 National City, California
- CDL driver salary in National City, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.