Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Topeka, Kansas (November 2026)
Lanefinder tracks 584 owner-operator carriers hiring in Topeka, Kansas. Rankings below reflect November 2026 data: pay percentiles, FMCSA safety, benefit prevalence, and operational performance. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. Kansas freight moves on the I-70 east-west transcontinental corridor and I-35 north-south, with agricultural commodities — wheat, beef, and grain — dominating loads and the Kansas City metro serving as a regional hub.
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 Topeka, Kansas. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and Ali Star Inc (was #5) 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, 6 carriers joined, 6 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 |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| 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 |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #10 | #9 | Up 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #21 | #20 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #24 | #22 | Up 2 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #26 | #24 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #18 | #26 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 places |
| General Transport | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #33 | #30 | Up 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #31 | Up 6 places |
| A & H INC | #38 | #32 | Up 6 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #36 | #33 | Up 3 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #30 | #36 | Down 6 places |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #40 | #37 | Up 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #40 | Down 5 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #43 | #41 | Up 2 places |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The owner-operator carriers leading Topeka, Kansas 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 Topeka, Kansas market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 96th percentile across Topeka, Kansas. 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 Topeka, Kansas top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. 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 Topeka, Kansas's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
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 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Topeka, Kansas
8% of Topeka, Kansas's active CDL postings are regional and 92% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Across Topeka, Kansas CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How Topeka, Kansas compares to Kansas
| Topeka, Kansas | Kansas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,220 | $5,501 | +13% |
| Dedicated routes | 46% | 38% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Topeka, Kansas differs most from Kansas — 13% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Kansas
Kansas freight moves on the I-70 east-west transcontinental corridor and I-35 north-south, with the Kansas City metro (split with MO) as the regional hub. Wheat, beef, and grain dominate outbound loads, especially in summer harvest season. Wichita aerospace and manufacturing adds steady industrial freight. Kansas has a moderate graduated state income tax; cost of living runs near the bottom of the US distribution. Far western Kansas is genuinely remote, with sparse services, and tornado season (April-June) shapes route planning each spring.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Topeka, Kansas
- CDL driver salary in Topeka, Kansas
- Best owner-operator companies in Kansas
Where this data comes from
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.