Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Thornton, Colorado (November 2026)
Thornton, Colorado's owner-operator market includes 477 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. Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 cross at Denver, with energy-sector freight from the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin's Niobrara play in Weld County and produce flows (peaches, apples, vegetables) out of the Western Slope.
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 Thornton, Colorado. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#34 → #23). GNS TRUCKING INC (was #4) and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #10) 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, 4 carriers joined, 5 left, and 30 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 |
| INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #9 | #7 | Up 2 places |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| ADAMS TRUCKING INC | #7 | #12 | Down 5 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #11 | #16 | Down 5 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| ITF Group | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #15 | #20 | Down 5 places |
| TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #34 | #23 | Up 11 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #25 | #24 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #23 | #26 | Down 3 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #22 | #27 | Down 5 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #29 | Down 9 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #37 | #31 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| American Eagle Enterprise | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #39 | #35 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #41 | #36 | Up 5 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #37 | New |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #40 | Down 5 places |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #4 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Thornton, Colorado 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 leads the Thornton, Colorado market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. MONDO MOTION LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 96th percentile across Thornton, Colorado. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Thornton, Colorado top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Thornton, Colorado.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is new to the Thornton, Colorado top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC at $7,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk.
What Thornton, Colorado drivers actually run
7% of Thornton, Colorado's active CDL postings are regional and 93% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Across Thornton, Colorado CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
How Thornton, Colorado compares to Colorado
| Thornton, Colorado | Colorado top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,726 | $5,557 | +21% |
| Dedicated routes | 52% | 38% | +14 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Thornton, Colorado differs most from Colorado — 21% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Colorado
Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 crossroads at Denver, with I-70 westbound the gateway to the Mountain West. Mountain passes and canyons — Eisenhower Tunnel (above 11,000 ft), Vail Pass, and Glenwood Canyon — are the dominant operational variable. Chain laws are aggressively enforced on I-70 from September through May. Elevation affects engine performance, brakes, and HOS realism. Cost of living along the Front Range is high relative to the Mountain West interior. Colorado has a moderate flat state income tax. Western Slope produce, DJ Basin energy in the northeast, and Denver last-mile distribution round out the lane mix.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Thornton, Colorado
- CDL driver salary in Thornton, Colorado
- Best owner-operator companies in Colorado
The methodology behind the 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.