Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Washington, District of Columbia (November 2026)
563 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Washington, District of Columbia this November 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Washington DC freight is largely last-mile urban delivery within the Capital Beltway (I-495 / I-95), with food and beverage and construction materials driving consistent lane volume.
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 Washington, District of Columbia. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1), ANTLER TRANSPORT LLC (was #2), and KILO METER LOGISTIC INC (was #8) 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 31 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 |
| WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| WIDER GROUP INC | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| IKKO LOGISTICS LLC | #7 | #6 | Up 1 place |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Ali Star Inc | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| MEGA TRUCKS INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #14 | Down 4 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| ITF Group | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #21 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #24 | New |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #28 | #25 | Up 3 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #29 | #26 | Up 3 places |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #25 | #29 | Down 4 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #31 | #30 | Up 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #35 | #31 | Up 4 places |
| A & H INC | #36 | #32 | Up 4 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| REAL TRUCKING INC | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #33 | #38 | Down 5 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #44 | #43 | Up 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| ANTLER TRANSPORT LLC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Washington, District of Columbia'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 leads the Washington, District of Columbia market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC pays above the 89th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Washington, District of Columbia market. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 87th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Washington, District of Columbia median.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC is new to the Washington, District of Columbia top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 91st percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Washington, District of Columbia market. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags MONDO MOTION LLC as a responsive employer.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the Washington, District of Columbia 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. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
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 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 HERMES NVC CORP at $4,437/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Washington, District of Columbia
The route mix in Washington, District of Columbia this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Washington, District of Columbia postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 92%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Where Washington, District of Columbia differs from the District Of Columbia baseline
Washington, District of Columbia's biggest divergence from District Of Columbia is on average weekly pay, 14% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Washington
DC CDL work is almost entirely last-mile within the Capital Beltway. Government-supply distribution to federal buildings, food-and-beverage to the Capitol district, construction materials for ongoing development. Truck-route restrictions are tight; off-route violations are ticketed. Traffic is in the worst US tier — off-peak windows matter substantially.
Driving CDL in District Of Columbia
Washington DC CDL work is almost entirely last-mile urban delivery within the Capital Beltway (I-495 / I-95). Government-supply distribution, food-and-beverage to the Capitol and federal district, and construction materials for ongoing development drive consistent lane volume. Truck-route restrictions are tight around the federal core; DC DMV trip permits and DDOT truck-route restrictions apply on certain commercial streets. Traffic congestion is consistently in the worst tier of US metros — drivers either learn off-peak windows or take a real income hit. DC has its own income tax, separate from VA and MD where most drivers actually live.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Washington, District of Columbia
- CDL driver salary in Washington, District of Columbia
- Best owner-operator companies in District Of Columbia
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.