Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Chula Vista, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 206 active W2 trucking carriers in Chula Vista, California this November 2026. 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 #4 are new to the top 50 in Chula Vista, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#18 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#24 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 37 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #18 | #1 | Up 17 places |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #1 | #3 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| 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 |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| NEIER INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| Prime Inc. | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| Southland Transportation | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| Idea Transport LLC | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #24 | #43 | Down 19 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BALKAN EXPRESS LLC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Chula Vista, California this month
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 Chula Vista, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Weekly pay here lands in the 89th percentile across Chula Vista, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Chula Vista, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 93rd percentile across Chula Vista, California. Top FMCSA dimension here is vehicle maintenance, in the 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #5 REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY at $1,900/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 Fisher Brothers Trucking at $2,250/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Chula Vista, California
The route mix in Chula Vista, California this month tilts OTR: 17% regional, 81% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Chula Vista, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 76% take-truck-home, 64% pet-friendly, 62% riders-allowed.
Chula Vista, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Chula Vista, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 66% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 62% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Chula Vista, California sits 10 points above 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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Where this data comes from
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.