Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Rockford, Illinois (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 664 carriers in Rockford, Illinois contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
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 Rockford, Illinois. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (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, 8 carriers joined, 9 left, and 26 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| POPE TRANSPORT INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #23 | #20 | Up 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #22 | Up 9 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| General Transport | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #29 | #25 | Up 4 places |
| KENNEDY TRANSPORTATION INC | #30 | #26 | Up 4 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #32 | #27 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| A & H INC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #38 | #36 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| BUSH MOTOR EXPRESS INC | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| B&Z LOGISTICS INC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Rockford, Illinois 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 Rockford, Illinois market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 92nd percentile in the Rockford, Illinois market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Rockford, Illinois median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Rockford, Illinois top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Rockford, Illinois's ranking this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Rockford, Illinois
Of active CDL postings in Rockford, Illinois this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Rockford, Illinois postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
How Rockford, Illinois compares to Illinois
| Rockford, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on pet-friendly fleets: Rockford, Illinois sits 6 points above the Illinois baseline.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Rockford, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Rockford, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
The methodology behind the 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.