Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in San Diego, California (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 198 carriers in San Diego, California 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. San Diego handles the Otay Mesa port of entry — one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — with cross-border manufacturing and Port of San Diego supporting regional distribution.
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 San Diego, California. Biggest climbs: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12) and OVERLOG INC (#39 → #29). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #25). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, and 38 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 |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| 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) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #14 | Down 4 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #22 | Down 9 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #25 | #23 | Up 2 places |
| NY Prime | #18 | #24 | Down 6 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #25 | Down 22 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #26 | New |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #27 | Down 6 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #28 | Down 4 places |
| OVERLOG INC | #39 | #29 | Up 10 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #26 | #31 | Down 5 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #33 | #39 | Down 6 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #37 | #40 | Down 3 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #36 | #41 | Down 5 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| Vectura Inc | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #46 | Down 5 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #45 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading San Diego, 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 leads the San Diego, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 89th percentile in the San Diego, California 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 San Diego, California median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the San Diego, California 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 San Diego, California'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 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 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in San Diego, California
The route mix in San Diego, California this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of San Diego, California postings; dedicated routes at 39%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 67%.
How San Diego, California compares to California
| San Diego, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,791 | $6,517 | +20% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where San Diego, California differs most from California — 20% above statewide.
Driving CDL in San Diego
San Diego CDL work is shaped by the Otay Mesa port of entry (one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings) and Port of San Diego operations. Cross-border manufacturing, biotech and pharmaceutical freight, and Navy supply chains define the lane mix. I-5 and I-15 north-south. The climate is genuinely easy on equipment year-round.
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 San Diego, California
- CDL driver salary in San Diego, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
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.