Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Rochester, New York (November 2026)
513 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Rochester, New York 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. Rochester sits on I-490 / I-90 near Lake Ontario, with precision manufacturing (Kodak legacy operations, medical optics, imaging) and a large corporate-services base (Paychex), agricultural flows from the Finger Lakes and western New York, and regional distribution on I-490.
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 Rochester, New York. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#32 → #20). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) 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, 5 carriers joined, 6 left, and 30 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 |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #32 | #20 | Up 12 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #24 | #22 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | #30 | #25 | Up 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #26 | Down 7 places |
| Voyager Express | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #32 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| A & H INC | #38 | #35 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| BUR-TRANS INC | #45 | #43 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #47 | #46 | Up 1 place |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Rochester, New York 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 Rochester, New York this month on the composite ranking. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Rochester, New York. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Rochester, New York's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Rochester, New York.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Rochester, New York's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
What Rochester, New York drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Rochester, New York this month, 7% are regional and 93% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Across Rochester, New York CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How Rochester, New York compares to New York
| Rochester, New York | New York top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,800 | $5,124 | +33% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 76% | +10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 50% | 43% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Rochester, New York's biggest divergence from New York is on average weekly pay, 33% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Rochester
Rochester anchors western NY between Buffalo and Syracuse on I-90. Photonics manufacturing (Xerox / Bausch & Lomb legacy, growing optics cluster), food processing, and regional distribution fill out the regional load boards. Lake-effect snow off Ontario is significant. Cost of living is below the national average.
Driving CDL in New York
New York CDL work is mostly upstate or NYC-metro last-mile — almost no through-driver wants to deal with the Five Boroughs more than necessary. The patchwork of bridge tolls (MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Port Authority, Thruway Authority), the truck-route restrictions in Manhattan and on the parkways, and the weight-on-bridge rules add real planning overhead. Long Island delivery work can pay a premium for drivers who can actually navigate it. Upstate freight on I-90 / I-87 looks much more like normal interstate driving, with the addition of real winter — lake-effect snow off Erie and Ontario can shut runs down. State income tax is high; many drivers based here run out-of-state lanes to keep the math working.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Rochester, New York
- CDL driver salary in Rochester, New York
- Best owner-operator companies in New York
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.