Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Hayward, California (November 2026)
228 carriers in Hayward, California are actively recruiting W2 company drivers as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. 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 Hayward, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #42). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 31 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 |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #13 | Down 5 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #16 | #14 | Up 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #17 | Down 4 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #18 | Down 6 places |
| NEIER INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #20 | Down 2 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 |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #32 | #31 | Up 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #34 | #36 | Down 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 |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #35 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Hayward, 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 Hayward, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 86th percentile in the Hayward, California market. 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 Hayward, California median.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. rose 17 positions month-over-month, from #19 to #2. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 89th percentile for weekly pay among Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 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.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Hayward, California
Of active CDL postings in Hayward, California this month, 18% are regional and 73% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 9%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Hayward, California postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 68%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 60% and riders-allowed at 59%.
Hayward, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Hayward, 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
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Hayward, 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
- Best owner-operator companies in Hayward, California
- CDL driver salary in Hayward, California
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The methodology behind the rankings
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.