Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Urbana, Illinois (November 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 661 owner-operator carriers in Urbana, Illinois (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. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
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 Urbana, Illinois. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #5), and IGV Express 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, 7 carriers joined, 7 left, and 25 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 | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #8 | #9 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| ITF Group | Not ranked | #12 | New |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #19 | #18 | Up 1 place |
| Lois Yoder Trucking | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #16 | #22 | Down 6 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #30 | #23 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| General Transport | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #29 | #26 | Up 3 places |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #33 | #27 | Up 6 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #28 | Up 6 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #29 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #30 | New |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #26 | #32 | Down 6 places |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #39 | #38 | Up 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| P J & T TRANSPORTATION LLC | #48 | #47 | Up 1 place |
| TRIPLE G ENTERPRISES INC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | #5 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IGV Express inc | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #13 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Urbana, Illinois 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 is number-one in Urbana, Illinois this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in Urbana, Illinois. 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 Urbana, Illinois'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 Urbana, Illinois median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Urbana, Illinois's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,671/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.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Urbana, Illinois
Of active CDL postings in Urbana, Illinois this month, 10% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Urbana, Illinois CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How Urbana, Illinois compares to Illinois
| Urbana, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,690 | $5,448 | +4% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 76% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Urbana, Illinois's biggest divergence from Illinois is on riders-allowed policies, 8 points above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Urbana, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Urbana, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.