Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Redlands, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 222 active owner-operator carriers in Redlands, California this 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 Redlands, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#25 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, and 35 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 | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #25 | #12 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| ED CARGO INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #21 | Down 8 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #23 | Down 20 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | #35 | #28 | Up 7 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #26 | #29 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #31 | #36 | Down 5 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| Vectura Inc | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Redlands, 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 Redlands, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 90th percentile in the Redlands, California market. MONDO MOTION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Redlands, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Redlands, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Redlands, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Redlands, 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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Redlands, California
The route mix in Redlands, California this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 85% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Redlands, California postings; dedicated routes at 40%; take-truck-home at 84%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 66% and riders-allowed at 66%.
How Redlands, California compares to California
| Redlands, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,702 | $6,517 | +18% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Redlands, California differs most from California — 18% 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 Redlands, California
- CDL driver salary in Redlands, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.