Updated November 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Wilmington, Delaware (November 2026)
560 carriers in Wilmington, Delaware are actively recruiting owner-operators as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. MONDO MOTION LLC follows at $9,250/week gross. Wilmington anchors I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore, with the Port of Wilmington handling produce and auto imports and a dense concentration of chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing in the Wilmington industrial corridor.
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 Wilmington, Delaware. Biggest fall: GRAMMER LOGISTICS (#1 → #20). RAY'S TRANSPORT INC (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, 8 left, and 21 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 |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #9 | #10 | Down 1 place |
| TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| Goldway Trans LLC | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| HERMES NVC CORP | Not ranked | #15 | New |
| ITF Group | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| LUXOR DRIVE INC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| WLC GROUP INC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #20 | Down 19 places |
| CO Lines Inc | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| SUPERTRANSPORT LLC | #23 | #22 | Up 1 place |
| BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| LEGACY CARGO LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC | Not ranked | #25 | New |
| J & J Oil LLC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 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 |
| COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | #34 | #31 | Up 3 places |
| AS TRANSPORTATION INC | Not ranked | #32 | New |
| A & H INC | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| OTRL Recruiting | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| D & H CATTLE COMPANY LLC | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| STAR PARTNERS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| RAY'S TRANSPORT INC | #2 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KILO METER LOGISTIC INC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TNO TRUCKING INC | #18 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| DOGE Trucking LLC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MAX MOVE LLC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #29 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Wilmington, Delaware'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 Wilmington, Delaware 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 Wilmington, Delaware market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2MONDO MOTION LLC — $9,250/wk
MONDO MOTION LLC debuts in the Wilmington, Delaware top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. MONDO MOTION LLC pays above the 91st percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Wilmington, Delaware market. MONDO MOTION LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. MONDO MOTION LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Wilmington, Delaware median.
#3MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC — $3,025/wk
MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC debuts in the Wilmington, Delaware top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th 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 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 M&D TRANSPORT at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Wilmington, Delaware
The route mix in Wilmington, Delaware this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 2% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Wilmington, Delaware postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 91%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Wilmington, Delaware vs Delaware: the numbers that diverge
| Wilmington, Delaware | Delaware top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,692 | $5,654 | +18% |
| Dedicated routes | 48% | 43% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Wilmington, Delaware sits 18% above the Delaware baseline.
Driving CDL in Wilmington
Wilmington anchors I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Port of Wilmington handles produce and auto imports; chemical manufacturing in the Wilmington industrial corridor adds hazmat-eligible freight. The Delaware Memorial Bridge crossing into New Jersey is a regular chokepoint. Atlantic nor'easters affect winter operations.
Driving CDL in Delaware
Delaware sits astride I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore — the I-95 segment through Newark and Wilmington carries some of the heaviest truck volume in Delaware. The Port of Wilmington handles produce, autos, and bulk; chemical and pharmaceutical freight from the Wilmington industrial corridor adds hazmat-eligible loads. Delaware has a moderate graduated state income tax (top rate 6.6% on income above $60,000). The state's small geographic size means most regional drivers based here spend significant time in PA, MD, and NJ; treat DE as the I-95 transit corridor it is.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Wilmington, Delaware
- CDL driver salary in Wilmington, Delaware
- Best owner-operator companies in Delaware
The methodology behind the rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.