Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Santa Clarita, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 219 active owner-operator carriers in Santa Clarita, California this 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. 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 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 Santa Clarita, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #26) and J & J Oil LLC (#13 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 6 left, 34 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 |
| 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 |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| 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 |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #21 | #15 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 2.8% ($2,700 → $2,775); added guaranteed pay |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #23 | Down 10 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #26 | Down 23 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #23 | #27 | Down 4 places |
| NV Transport Inc. | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #32 | #34 | Down 2 places |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #34 | #38 | Down 4 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #40 | #45 | Down 5 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #47 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Santa Clarita, 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 is number-one in Santa Clarita, California this month on the composite ranking. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 95th percentile across Santa Clarita, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Santa Clarita, California's ranking this month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Santa Clarita, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Santa Clarita, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
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 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Santa Clarita, California
12% of Santa Clarita, California's active CDL postings are regional and 85% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Santa Clarita, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 41% dedicated, 84% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 64% riders-allowed.
How Santa Clarita, California compares to California
| Santa Clarita, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,722 | $6,517 | +18% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Santa Clarita, California differs most from California — 18% above statewide.
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 Santa Clarita, California
- CDL driver salary in Santa Clarita, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
The methodology behind the 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.