Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in South Dakota (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 599 carriers in South Dakota are posting active jobs for owner-operators. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. South Dakota freight runs on I-29 north-south and I-90 east-west, with Sioux Falls as the primary distribution hub, and agricultural shipments of corn, soybeans, and cattle accounting for the bulk of statewide load volume.
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 South Dakota. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and Ali Star Inc (was #6) 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, and 27 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 |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #8 | #6 | Up 2 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| ADAMS TRUCKING INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #10 | Up 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| COOL MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #25 | #22 | Up 3 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #27 | #24 | Up 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #32 | #26 | Up 6 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #30 | #27 | Up 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #21 | #29 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #36 | #30 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| A & H INC | #38 | #33 | Up 5 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Ali Star Inc | #6 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #13 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #33 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in South Dakota 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 South Dakota this month on the composite ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC sits in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue among South Dakota carriers. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the South Dakota top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the South Dakota top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the South Dakota median.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #7 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #8 ADAMS TRUCKING INC at $4,750/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
What South Dakota drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in South Dakota this month, 8% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of South Dakota postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Driving CDL in South Dakota
South Dakota freight runs on I-29 north-south and I-90 east-west, with Sioux Falls as the primary distribution hub. Agricultural shipments of corn, soybeans, and cattle account for the bulk of statewide load volume. Cost of living is below the national average, and South Dakota has no state income tax — both meaningful for drivers based here. Winter on the I-90 stretch through the prairie is severe (drifting snow, ice). Western SD is genuinely remote — long fuel-stop gaps. Cattle hauling in the western half is a distinct seasonal segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in South Dakota
- CDL driver salary in South Dakota
- Best owner-operator companies in the United States
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.