Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Temecula, California (November 2026)
212 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Temecula, 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 Temecula, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#25 → #12). Biggest falls: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #25) and J & J Oil LLC (#12 → #23). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 7 left, and 35 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 |
| 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 | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #25 | #12 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #16 | #21 | Down 5 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #12 | #23 | Down 11 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #25 | Down 22 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| NV Transport Inc. | #24 | #28 | Down 4 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #26 | #29 | Down 3 places |
| OVERLOG INC | #36 | #30 | Up 6 places |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #27 | #32 | Down 5 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #33 | Down 4 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #30 | #34 | Down 4 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| GOLDWAY EXPRESS INC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| RIVER XPRESS INC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| LUDA INC | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #31 | #39 | Down 8 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| Crossroad Transport Logistics | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| ARO TRANS LLC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #34 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Vectura Inc | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Temecula, 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 tops the Temecula, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 95th percentile across Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, California median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC debuts in the Temecula, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
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.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Temecula, California
Of active CDL postings in Temecula, California this month, 12% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Temecula, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 40% dedicated, 85% take-truck-home, 67% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Temecula, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Temecula, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,763 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Temecula, California's biggest divergence from California is on average weekly pay, 19% above the state baseline.
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 Temecula, California
- CDL driver salary in Temecula, 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.