Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in San Marcos, Texas (November 2026)
Lanefinder tracks 617 owner-operator carriers hiring in San Marcos, Texas. Rankings below reflect November 2026 data: pay percentiles, FMCSA safety, benefit prevalence, and operational performance. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
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 Marcos, Texas. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#33 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #6), 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, 30 changed rank, and 1 changed pay or benefits.
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 |
| Z AND J TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #11 | Down 6 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #14 | Down 5 places |
| ITF Group | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #33 | #18 | Up 15 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #23 | #20 | Up 3 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #24 | #21 | Up 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #29 | #25 | Up 4 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #26 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| A & H INC | #38 | #33 | Up 5 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| AN'RE'S FREIGHT LINE, LLC | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| REVEL TRANSPORT LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #6 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading San Marcos, Texas 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 tops the San Marcos, Texas ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across San Marcos, Texas. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in San Marcos, Texas's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in San Marcos, Texas's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 Z AND J TRUCKING LLC at $4,500/wk, #5 TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC at $8,500/wk, #6 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #7 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #8 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk.
What San Marcos, Texas drivers actually run
The route mix in San Marcos, Texas this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across San Marcos, Texas CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How San Marcos, Texas compares to Texas
| San Marcos, Texas | Texas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,166 | $5,199 | +19% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: San Marcos, Texas sits 19% above the Texas baseline.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is one of the largest CDL markets in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in San Marcos, Texas
- CDL driver salary in San Marcos, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Texas
How we compile these rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.