Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in San Bernardino, California (May 2026)
216 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in San Bernardino, California as of May 2026. Zmile Inc leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $3,233. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC follows at $2,525/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 May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Where San Bernardino, California differs from the California baseline
| San Bernardino, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,846 | $6,849 | +15% |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 47% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
San Bernardino, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
The owner-operator carriers leading San Bernardino, California this month
The top of the list is Zmile Inc at $3,233/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Zmile Inc — $3,233/wk
Zmile Inc tops the San Bernardino, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Zmile Inc responds to driver applications more reliably than the San Bernardino, California median.
#2AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,525/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC as a responsive employer. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC offers a guaranteed weekly minimum.
Among San Bernardino, California's top 10, only AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC pays guaranteed weekly wages — useful if route variance matters.
#3TAZ TRUCKING INC — $10,999/wk
TAZ TRUCKING INC sits in the 98th percentile for gross weekly revenue among San Bernardino, California carriers. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 83rd percentile.
For pure pay maximization, TAZ TRUCKING INC beats the #1-ranked carrier weekly at $10,999.
Also in the top 10: #4 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #5 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $8,250/wk, #6 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across San Bernardino, California
The route mix in San Bernardino, California this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 83% OTR, 2% local, 4% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of San Bernardino, California postings; dedicated routes at 38%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
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 clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) 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 San Bernardino, California
- CDL driver salary in San Bernardino, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated May 2026.