Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Walnut Creek, California (November 2026)
Walnut Creek, California has 206 active owner-operator carriers as of November 2026. The carriers ranked below are scored on real driver pay, FMCSA safety, benefits, and how they treat applicants. MONDO MOTION LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $9,250. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC follows at $3,025/week gross. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
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 Walnut Creek, California. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#27 → #12). Biggest fall: Always Franklin LLC (#3 → #24). KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 7 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 |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #1 | #4 | Down 3 places |
| Rickman Transport, LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | #5 | #6 | Down 1 place |
| Ali Star Inc | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| ARCHER HOLDING GROUP | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| ZAIETS TRANSPORTATION LLC | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #27 | #12 | Up 15 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| ED CARGO INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #10 | #18 | Down 8 places |
| PRESTIGE, | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #13 | #21 | Down 8 places |
| EMPIRE NATIONAL INC | #17 | #22 | Down 5 places |
| NY Prime | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| Always Franklin LLC | #3 | #24 | Down 21 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #21 | #26 | Down 5 places |
| US ROADWAY INC | Not ranked | #27 | New |
| OVERLOG INC | Not ranked | #28 | New |
| Milliy Logistics LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #26 | #31 | Down 5 places |
| MALAKAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| LUDA INC | #33 | #36 | Down 3 places |
| EVERY DAY TRUCKING TEAM INC | #32 | #37 | Down 5 places |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| VIPER FREIGHT LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| Safe Line Inc | Not ranked | #44 | New |
| INTEGRA GROUP INC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| KG GROUP LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| HINTON EXPRESS FREIGHT LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| JEJ Transport & Logistics Inc | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SAFETY WAY INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Semi Truck Staffing | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| IMG TRUCKING | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| OTRL Recruiting | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Walnut Creek, California 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 Walnut Creek, California this month on the composite ranking. Gross weekly revenue here lands in the 95th percentile across Walnut Creek, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC makes its first-time appearance in Walnut Creek, California'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.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in Walnut Creek, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 87th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $12,000/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,000/wk, #10 ARCHER HOLDING GROUP at $8,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Walnut Creek, California
Of active CDL postings in Walnut Creek, California this month, 12% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Walnut Creek, California CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 38% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
How Walnut Creek, California compares to California
| Walnut Creek, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,733 | $6,517 | +19% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 88% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Walnut Creek, California differs most from California — 19% above statewide.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB emissions rules are the strictest in the US, so engine year and compliance matter for fleet work — if you're owner-op, check current CARB rules before buying a truck. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay above the national average, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Grapevine, Donner, plus high winds on Cajon) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Walnut Creek, California
- CDL driver salary in Walnut Creek, California
- Best owner-operator companies in California
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.