Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Sioux City, Iowa (November 2026)
Sioux City, Iowa's owner-operator market includes 575 active carriers as of 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. Iowa freight is shaped by its agricultural output — corn, soybeans, and ethanol — moving on I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south, with Des Moines serving as the primary distribution crossroads.
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 Sioux City, Iowa. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#33 → #19). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2) 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, 8 left, and 32 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 | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | Not ranked | #12 | New |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #18 | Down 6 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #33 | #19 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #15 | #21 | Down 6 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #22 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #28 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #37 | #33 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #38 | Down 3 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Sioux City, Iowa 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 Sioux City, Iowa ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Sioux City, Iowa. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Sioux City, Iowa top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. 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 Sioux City, Iowa'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 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Sioux City, Iowa
The route mix in Sioux City, Iowa this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Sioux City, Iowa CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Sioux City, Iowa vs Iowa: the numbers that diverge
| Sioux City, Iowa | Iowa top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,243 | $5,285 | +18% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 48% | 43% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Sioux City, Iowa sits 18% above the Iowa baseline.
Driving CDL in Iowa
Iowa freight is shaped by the state's agricultural output — corn, soybeans, ethanol, pork — moving on the I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south corridors. Des Moines serves as the primary distribution crossroads. Cedar Rapids and Davenport (Quad Cities) add manufacturing and food-processing freight. Iowa runs a moderate flat state income tax; living costs are among the lowest in the Midwest. Winter is severe — wind off the prairie plus drifting snow plus black ice on I-80 makes route timing genuinely consequential from December through March.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Sioux City, Iowa
- CDL driver salary in Sioux City, Iowa
- Best owner-operator companies in Iowa
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.