Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Newport News, Virginia (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 574 carriers in Newport News, Virginia are posting active jobs for owner-operators. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast (55 ft after the Gateway dredging program), with I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connecting it to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.
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 Newport News, Virginia. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and ANTLER TRANSPORT LLC (was #3) 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 26 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 | #4 | #5 | Down 1 place |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| ITF Group | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #21 | #19 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #23 | #22 | Up 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #27 | #23 | Up 4 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #29 | #24 | Up 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #25 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #26 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #24 | #27 | Down 3 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #30 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| A & H INC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| ANTLER TRANSPORT LLC | #3 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #16 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Newport News, Virginia 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 tops the Newport News, Virginia ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Newport News, Virginia. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 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 makes its first-time appearance in Newport News, Virginia's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Newport News, Virginia median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Newport News, Virginia's ranking this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
What Newport News, Virginia drivers actually run
The route mix in Newport News, Virginia this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Newport News, Virginia CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 70% riders-allowed.
Where Newport News, Virginia differs from the Virginia baseline
| Newport News, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,036 | $5,161 | +17% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 86% | 80% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Newport News, Virginia sits 17% above the Virginia baseline.
Driving CDL in Virginia
Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads — the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast and a top-tier US container gateway. The I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connect Norfolk to mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets, with I-81 north-south through the Shenandoah Valley a major regional freight spine. Cost of living varies widely (high in Northern Virginia, moderate elsewhere). Virginia has a moderate graduated state income tax. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) congestion is consistently top-tier; central and western VA is generally easier driving.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Newport News, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Newport News, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Virginia
The methodology behind the 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.