Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in West Des Moines, Iowa (November 2026)
For owner-operators in West Des Moines, Iowa, Lanefinder tracks 594 carriers as of 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. Iowa freight is shaped by its agricultural output — corn, soybeans, and ethanol — moving on I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south, with Des Moines serving as the primary distribution crossroads.
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 West Des Moines, Iowa. Biggest climb: WLC GROUP INC (#33 → #17). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (was #1) and EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (was #2) 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, 7 left, and 32 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 | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #5 | #8 | Down 3 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #11 | #16 | Down 5 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | #33 | #17 | Up 16 placesweekly pay up 4.2% ($3,000 → $3,125) |
| SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #22 | #20 | Up 2 places |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION | #24 | #22 | Up 2 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| J & H TRUCKING INC | #28 | #24 | Up 4 places |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC | #26 | #25 | Up 1 place |
| J & J Oil LLC | #19 | #26 | Down 7 places |
| EXPRESS CR INC | #34 | #27 | Up 7 placesweekly pay up 18.2% ($2,750 → $3,250) |
| ICD FREIGHT INC | #32 | #28 | Up 4 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #30 | Up 7 places |
| A & H INC | #38 | #31 | Up 7 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| Black & Blue Transport LLC | #29 | #35 | Down 6 places |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #35 | #38 | Down 3 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | #43 | #40 | Up 3 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| EOS Trucking Inc. | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| 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 | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AIA TRUCKING INC | #15 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #17 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #31 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
West Des Moines, Iowa'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 is number-one in West Des Moines, Iowa this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 96th percentile for gross weekly revenue in West Des Moines, Iowa. MONDO MOTION LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. MONDO MOTION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC is new to the West Des Moines, Iowa top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the West Des Moines, Iowa median.
#3ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $6,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC makes its first-time appearance in West Des Moines, Iowa'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 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 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in West Des Moines, Iowa
Of active CDL postings in West Des Moines, Iowa this month, 8% are regional and 92% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Across West Des Moines, Iowa CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 73% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
How West Des Moines, Iowa compares to Iowa
| West Des Moines, Iowa | Iowa top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,157 | $5,285 | +17% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
West Des Moines, Iowa's biggest divergence from Iowa is on average weekly pay, 17% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Iowa
Iowa freight is shaped by the state's agricultural output — corn, soybeans, ethanol, pork — moving on the I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south corridors. Des Moines serves as the primary distribution crossroads. Cedar Rapids and Davenport (Quad Cities) add manufacturing and food-processing freight. Iowa runs a moderate flat state income tax; living costs are among the lowest in the Midwest. Winter is severe — wind off the prairie plus drifting snow plus black ice on I-80 makes route timing genuinely consequential from December through March.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in West Des Moines, Iowa
- CDL driver salary in West Des Moines, Iowa
- Best owner-operator companies in Iowa
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.