Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Newark, Ohio (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 659 carriers in Newark, Ohio contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
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 Newark, Ohio. Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #2) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #9) 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, 29 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 |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #8 | #7 | Up 1 place |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| Freight X LLC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #18 | Down 17 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #25 | #20 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #22 | #21 | Up 1 place |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #26 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #27 | Down 9 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| General Transport | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #39 | Up 3 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #13 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Newark, Ohio 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 Newark, Ohio market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Newark, Ohio carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Newark, Ohio.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Newark, Ohio'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 Newark, Ohio 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 B & T EXPRESS INC at $6,750/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Newark, Ohio
Of active CDL postings in Newark, Ohio this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Newark, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Newark, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Newark, Ohio
- Best owner-operator companies in Ohio
Where this data comes from
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.