Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Troy, Michigan (November 2026)
Troy, Michigan, November 2026: 604 active owner-operator carriers. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Michigan is the US automotive manufacturing heartland, with Detroit and the I-94 / I-75 corridor carrying dense parts-and-assembly flows and Great Lakes ports at Detroit, Muskegon, and Sault Ste. Marie handling bulk commodities.
What changed in November 2026
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at #1, MONDO MOTION LLC at #2, and MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC at #3 are new to the top 50 in Troy, Michigan. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#31 → #18). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2), and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #7) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC | Not ranked | #1 | New |
| MONDO MOTION LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | #3 | #4 | Down 1 place |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| MCDERMID TRANSPORTATION INC | #12 | #11 | Up 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #31 | #18 | Up 13 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #25 | #22 | Up 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #27 | #25 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #26 | Down 7 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #27 | Up 3 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| A & H INC | #37 | #29 | Up 8 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #36 | #30 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| AMAC TRANSPORT INC | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #35 | Up 3 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #37 | New |
| General Transport | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #42 | #40 | Up 2 places |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC | #46 | #45 | Up 1 place |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #47 | #46 | Up 1 place |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #48 | #47 | Up 1 place |
| P J & T TRANSPORTATION LLC | #49 | #48 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #50 | #49 | Up 1 place |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | Not ranked | #50 | New |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Troy, Michigan's top owner-operator carriers right now
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $8,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC is number-one in Troy, Michigan this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 95th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Troy, Michigan. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC makes its first-time appearance in Troy, Michigan's ranking this month. The carrier ranks in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Troy, Michigan. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Despite ranking below #1, MONDO MOTION LLC outpays the leader on weekly average — $9,250/week.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Troy, Michigan's ranking this month. 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.
Also in the top 10: #4 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #5 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $7,500/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Troy, Michigan
Of active CDL postings in Troy, Michigan this month, 11% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Troy, Michigan CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Troy, Michigan vs Michigan: the numbers that diverge
| Troy, Michigan | Michigan top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,078 | $5,340 | +14% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Troy, Michigan differs most from Michigan — 14% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Michigan
Michigan is the US automotive heartland — a huge share of CDL work in the state is tied to auto-parts inbound or finished-vehicle outbound. Detroit / Dearborn / Flint lanes have a distinctive operational rhythm that follows plant production schedules, including summer shutdown weeks when freight volume often drops. Winter is the dominant operational variable: lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan can shut down west-side runs, and the freeze-thaw cycle on I-94, I-75, and I-96 means road surfaces are rough year-round. State income tax is flat and moderate. The Upper Peninsula is genuinely remote — long stretches with no fuel stops or services — and most newer drivers shouldn't take UP loads until they've learned the territory.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Troy, Michigan
- CDL driver salary in Troy, Michigan
- Best owner-operator companies in Michigan
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.