Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Alameda, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 223 active W2 trucking carriers in Alameda, California this November 2026. Leggett & Platt Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,166 and an average $1,999 sign-on bonus. Herrington Transportation Inc. follows at $2,000/week. 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
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC at #3 and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #5 are new to the top 50 in Alameda, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#18 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#25 → #42). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #10) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 4 left, and 41 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #18 | #2 | Up 16 places |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #13 | Up 1 place |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #11 | #17 | Down 6 places |
| NEIER INC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #27 | #26 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #31 | #28 | Up 3 places |
| NTA, LTD. | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| Southland Transportation | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #39 | #36 | Up 3 places |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| Idea Transport LLC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #25 | #42 | Down 17 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| Detmar Logistics | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #47 | #50 | Down 3 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TRANSMASTER TRANSPORT LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Alameda, California's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is Leggett & Platt Inc. at $2,166/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Leggett & Platt Inc. — $2,166/wk
Leggett & Platt Inc. leads the Alameda, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Alameda, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 89th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. is up from #18 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Alameda, California ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 89th percentile across Alameda, California. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Alameda, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC ranks in the 93rd percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #5 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #9 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk, #10 MC CARRIER LLC at $1,700/wk.
What Alameda, California drivers actually run
17% of Alameda, California's active CDL postings are regional and 75% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (8%).
Across Alameda, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 69% take-truck-home, 61% pet-friendly, 59% riders-allowed.
Where Alameda, California differs from the California baseline
| Alameda, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 66% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Alameda, California differs most from California — 10 points 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 owner-operator companies in Alameda, California
- CDL driver salary in Alameda, California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.