Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Redding, California (November 2026)
There are 198 owner-operator carriers currently posting jobs in Redding, California. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of November 2026, not historical pay surveys. 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 Redding, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#28 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24), J & J Oil LLC (#12 → #22), and SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC (#20 → #30). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 31 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 |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #9 | Down 1 place |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| WLC GROUP INC | #28 | #12 | Up 16 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #10 | #14 | Down 4 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #22 | Down 10 places |
| NY Prime | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #23 | #26 | Down 3 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #20 | #30 | Down 10 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #26 | #32 | Down 6 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #35 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #34 | #38 | Down 4 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #36 | #40 | Down 4 places |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Semi Truck Staffing | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Redding, 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 is number-one in Redding, California this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 94th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Redding, California carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Redding, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Redding, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. 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 Redding, 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 Redding, 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 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk, #10 ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $11,900/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Redding, California
Of active CDL postings in Redding, California this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Redding, California postings; dedicated routes at 38%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
How Redding, California compares to California
| Redding, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,729 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Dedicated routes | 40% | 46% | -6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 88% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Redding, California differs most from California — 19% above statewide.
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 Redding, California
- CDL driver salary in Redding, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.