Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in South San Francisco, California (September 2026)
In South San Francisco, California as of September 2026, 204 carriers are actively hiring owner-operators. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. Rickman Transport, LLC follows at $9,250/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 September 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
How South San Francisco, California compares to California
| South San Francisco, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,773 | $6,574 | +18% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 90% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: South San Francisco, California sits 18% above the California baseline.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in South San Francisco, California this month
The top of the list is WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC — $8,500/wk
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC leads the South San Francisco, California market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 92nd percentile across South San Francisco, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2Rickman Transport, LLC — $9,250/wk
Rickman Transport, LLC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the South San Francisco, California market. Rickman Transport, LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 91st percentile.
For sign-on cash, Rickman Transport, LLC posts the largest bonus in South San Francisco, California's top 10 at $6,000.
#3Always Franklin LLC — $8,250/wk
Always Franklin LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 90th percentile across South San Francisco, California. Always Franklin LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #5 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #6 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #7 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk, #8 KILO METER LOGISTIC INC at $7,500/wk, #9 ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $8,675/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in South San Francisco, California
13% of South San Francisco, California's active CDL postings are regional and 86% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of South San Francisco, California postings; dedicated routes at 38%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 69%.
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 clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) 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 South San Francisco, California
- CDL driver salary in South San Francisco, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated September 2026.