Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Azusa, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder tracks 261 W2 trucking carriers hiring in Azusa, California. Rankings below reflect November 2026 data: pay percentiles, FMCSA safety, benefit prevalence, and operational performance. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC follows at $1,700/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 #2 and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #5 are new to the top 50 in Azusa, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#24 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#31 → #47). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
Azusa, California's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is Herrington Transportation Inc. at $2,000/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. tops the Azusa, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Azusa, California carriers. Herrington Transportation Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Azusa, California median.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Azusa, California's ranking this month. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 93rd percentile. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Azusa, California median.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries's weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Azusa, California. Flexsteel Industries ranks in the 88th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Flexsteel Industries leads Azusa, California's top 10 on sign-on bonus, advertising $10,000 for new drivers.
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 FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC at $2,500/wk, #7 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #8 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #9 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #10 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Azusa, California
The route mix in Azusa, California this month tilts OTR: 17% regional, 66% OTR, 13% local, 4% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Azusa, California postings; dedicated routes at 32%; take-truck-home at 65%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 58% and riders-allowed at 56%.
How Azusa, California compares to California
| Azusa, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 32% | 42% | -10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 36% | +6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 78% | 72% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on sign-on bonus availability: Azusa, California sits 10 points below the California baseline.
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
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How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.