Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Cupertino, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 220 W2 trucking carriers in Cupertino, California (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 Cupertino, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #42). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 34 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #19 | #2 | Up 17 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 |
| OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #16 | #15 | Up 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| NEIER INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #21 | #24 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #31 | #30 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #37 | Up 4 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #41 | Up 2 places |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #26 | #42 | Down 16 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| 1 MTX LLC | #45 | #44 | Up 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #33 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Cupertino, 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. is number-one in Cupertino, California this month on the composite ranking. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Cupertino, California. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 89th percentile. Leggett & Platt Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. is up from #19 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Cupertino, California ranking. The carrier ranks in the 89th percentile for weekly pay in Cupertino, California. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Cupertino, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. 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 OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC at $1,750/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Cupertino, California
The route mix in Cupertino, California this month tilts OTR: 18% regional, 76% OTR, 4% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Cupertino, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 69% take-truck-home, 61% pet-friendly, 59% riders-allowed.
Cupertino, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Cupertino, 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
Cupertino, California's biggest divergence from California is on take-truck-home, 10 points above the state 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
- Best owner-operator companies in Cupertino, California
- CDL driver salary in Cupertino, California
- Best trucking companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.