Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Palm Springs, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 209 owner-operator carriers in Palm Springs, California (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. 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 Palm Springs, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#26 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #25) and J & J Oil LLC (#13 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 37 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 |
| WLC GROUP INC | #26 | #12 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #11 | #19 | Down 8 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #23 | Down 10 places |
| NY Prime | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #25 | Down 22 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #26 | Down 5 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| NV Transport Inc. | #25 | #28 | Down 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #37 | Down 5 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #38 | Down 5 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #40 | Down 3 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Palm Springs, 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 tops the Palm Springs, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Palm Springs, California market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Palm Springs, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Palm Springs, California 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. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Palm Springs, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Palm Springs, California.
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.
Lane mix and benefits across Palm Springs, California
The route mix in Palm Springs, California this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 87% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Palm Springs, California postings; dedicated routes at 39%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Where Palm Springs, California differs from the California baseline
| Palm Springs, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,787 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Palm Springs, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 19% above the state baseline.
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 Palm Springs, California
- CDL driver salary in Palm Springs, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.