Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Norfolk, Virginia (November 2026)
569 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Norfolk, Virginia as of 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. Norfolk anchors the Hampton Roads port complex, one of the deepest natural harbors on the East Coast and home to NATO's Allied Command Transformation, with container, ro-ro, and military freight on I-64 / I-264 connecting to I-95.
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 Norfolk, 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 28 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 |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #21 | #20 | Up 1 place |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #23 | #22 | Up 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #23 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #25 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #26 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #24 | #27 | Down 3 places |
| General Transport | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| A & H INC | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #32 | #35 | Down 3 places |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #41 | #39 | Up 2 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #42 | #43 | 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 | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, Virginia ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Norfolk, Virginia top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
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.
Lane mix and benefits across Norfolk, Virginia
Of active CDL postings in Norfolk, Virginia this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Norfolk, Virginia CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
How Norfolk, Virginia compares to Virginia
| Norfolk, Virginia | Virginia top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,030 | $5,161 | +17% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 28% | 33% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Norfolk, Virginia sits 17% above the Virginia baseline.
Driving CDL in Norfolk
Norfolk anchors Hampton Roads — one of the largest natural harbors on the East Coast and the deepest commercial channel on the US East Coast following the completed 55-foot Gateway dredging. Port of Virginia drayage dominates; Navy and military logistics adds volume; I-64 (HRBT) / I-264 / I-664 (MMMBT) connect the metro. Hurricane season is significant. Cost of living is moderate. TWIC required for port terminal access.
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 Norfolk, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Norfolk, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Virginia
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.