Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (November 2026)
625 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama 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. Alabama trucking is anchored by the Port of Mobile and the I-65 / I-20 / I-10 corridors, with significant automotive and Tier-1 supplier traffic feeding Honda, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz plants.
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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#30 → #16). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #4), and IGV Express 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, 8 carriers joined, 8 left, and 28 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #9 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| WLC GROUP INC | #30 | #16 | Up 14 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #13 | #18 | Down 5 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #21 | New |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #23 | #22 | Up 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #24 | #23 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #24 | Down 4 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #31 | #25 | Up 6 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #28 | #26 | Up 2 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| A & H INC | #37 | #30 | Up 7 places |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #32 | #31 | Up 1 place |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #27 | #32 | Down 5 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #38 | #34 | Up 4 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #38 | Down 5 places |
| General Transport | #36 | #39 | Down 3 places |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #4 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #7 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Exxact Transport LLC | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Tuscaloosa, Alabama's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 91st percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Tuscaloosa, Alabama market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Tuscaloosa, Alabama median.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Tuscaloosa, Alabama top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's ranking this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,657/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/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.
Lane mix and benefits across Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The route mix in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Tuscaloosa, Alabama postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 69%.
How Tuscaloosa, Alabama compares to Alabama
| Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Alabama top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,043 | $5,084 | +19% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 28% | 35% | -7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 80% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Tuscaloosa, Alabama differs most from Alabama — 19% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Alabama
Alabama trucking centers on the I-65 / I-20 / I-10 grid, with Hyundai (Montgomery), Honda (Lincoln), and Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa) automotive plants driving heavy Tier-1 supplier freight on tight just-in-time schedules. The Port of Mobile handles bulk cargo at the southern end. Cost of living runs below the national average, which makes the headline pay math work better than it does in the Northeast. Summer heat and humidity on the Gulf Coast affect equipment and load-securing differently than inland. Alabama has a low graduated state income tax.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- CDL driver salary in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Best owner-operator companies in Alabama
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.