Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 2026)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2026: 587 active owner-operator carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Philadelphia freight moves on I-95 / I-76 / I-276, with the Port of Philadelphia handling petroleum, bulk cargo, and fresh produce, and a warehousing base in the Lehigh Valley and manufacturing in the Delaware Valley feeding regional distribution.
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #17). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #2), Ali Star Inc (was #5), and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #7) 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 29 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 |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #9 | Up 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| ITF Group | #13 | #12 | Up 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #17 | Down 16 places |
| 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 & J Oil LLC | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #30 | #26 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #29 | #27 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #33 | #28 | Up 5 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| General Transport | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| REVEL TRANSPORT LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | 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 | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TXI Logistics | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
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 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #9 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk, #10 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk.
What Philadelphia, Pennsylvania drivers actually run
The route mix in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 91% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Pennsylvania: the numbers that diverge
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,939 | $4,973 | +19% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 31% | 37% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sits 19% above the Pennsylvania baseline.
Driving CDL in Philadelphia
Philadelphia CDL work runs on I-95 / I-76 / I-476. Port of Philadelphia (petroleum, autos), pharmaceutical cluster (Merck, GSK regional ops), and dense metro last-mile fill out the regional load boards. PA Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway congestion are consistently bad. Cost of living is moderate.
Driving CDL in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the most operationally complex CDL markets in the country. The PA Turnpike runs east-west across the state and serves much of the Northeast freight backbone, but the tolls add up — most fleets factor PA toll cost into route decisions. Winter in the Allegheny passes is the real operational variable: ice and snow on I-80 between Bloomsburg and DuBois is a frequent issue from December through March. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia anchor very different lane profiles — Pittsburgh leans industrial and steel, Philadelphia leans port and distribution. PA has a low flat state income tax compared to neighboring NY and NJ.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- CDL driver salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Best owner-operator companies in Pennsylvania
The methodology behind the rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.