Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Gilroy, California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 210 carriers in Gilroy, California are posting active jobs for W2 company drivers. 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 Gilroy, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#18 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#27 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 4 left, and 35 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 |
| REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #5 | #10 | Down 5 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| NEIER INC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| Creedence Energy Services LLC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #21 | #24 | Down 3 places |
| Prime Inc. | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #23 | #27 | Down 4 places |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #27 | #43 | Down 16 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #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 |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #33 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Gilroy, 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 Gilroy, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Leggett & Platt Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Gilroy, California carriers. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 89th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Leggett & Platt Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Gilroy, California median.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. climbed from #18 to #2 this month — one of the biggest moves in Gilroy, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 89th percentile for weekly pay among Gilroy, California carriers. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy, California median.
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 REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY at $1,900/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 Gilroy, California
17% of Gilroy, California's active CDL postings are regional and 80% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Gilroy, California postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 73%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 65% and riders-allowed at 62%.
How Gilroy, California compares to California
| Gilroy, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 80% | 72% | +8 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: Gilroy, California sits 8 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
- Best owner-operator companies in Gilroy, California
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Where this data comes from
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.