Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Redwood City, California (November 2026)
Redwood City, California's owner-operator market includes 201 active carriers as of 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 Redwood City, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 33 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 |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #27 | #12 | Up 15 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 |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #18 | New |
| PRESTIGE, | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #21 | Down 9 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| NY Prime | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | #37 | #29 | Up 8 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #26 | #30 | Down 4 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #25 | #31 | Down 6 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #44 | #42 | Up 2 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | 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 |
Redwood City, California's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 Redwood City, California this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 95th percentile across Redwood City, California. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Redwood City, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Redwood City, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Redwood City, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
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 Redwood City, California
12% of Redwood City, California's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Redwood City, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 39% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
How Redwood City, California compares to California
| Redwood City, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,733 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Redwood City, California sits 19% above the California 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 Redwood City, California
- CDL driver salary in Redwood City, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
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.