Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in North Dakota (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 552 carriers in North Dakota 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. North Dakota freight is dominated by Bakken oil-field service trucking in the western half and agricultural shipments of wheat, soybeans, and corn on I-94 / I-29, with significant cross-border trade through multiple Canadian ports of entry.
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 North Dakota. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#33 → #19). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2) 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, 5 carriers joined, 6 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 |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #13 | Down 5 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #33 | #19 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| DESA EXPRESS INC | #16 | #21 | Down 5 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #35 | #28 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #27 | #29 | Down 2 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| A & H INC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading North Dakota 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 North Dakota ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 91st percentile in the North Dakota market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in North Dakota.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the North Dakota top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in North Dakota's ranking this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the North Dakota median.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across North Dakota
The route mix in North Dakota this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 93% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of North Dakota postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 74% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in North Dakota
North Dakota freight is dominated by Bakken oil-field service trucking in the western half — Williston, Watford City, and Dickinson are the operational centers. Agricultural freight (wheat, soybeans, corn, sugar beets) runs on I-94 / I-29 in the rest of the state. Significant cross-border trade with Saskatchewan through multiple commercial ports of entry adds international planning overhead. Winter is severe and long, with windchill stretches that affect equipment cold-start and fuel gelling. North Dakota has a low graduated state income tax — among the lowest in the country.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in North Dakota
- CDL driver salary in North Dakota
- Best owner-operator companies in the United States
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.