Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Laguna Niguel, California (November 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Laguna Niguel, California, Lanefinder tracks 243 carriers as of 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 #5 are new to the top 50 in Laguna Niguel, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#21 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#29 → #46). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 37 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #21 | #1 | Up 20 places |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| Flexsteel Industries | #1 | #3 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #9 | #8 | Up 1 place |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| Sika Corporation | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #13 | Down 5 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #11 | #14 | Down 3 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #16 | #15 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #16 | Up 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #13 | #20 | Down 7 places |
| TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #31 | #30 | Up 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #33 | #31 | Up 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #38 | #37 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #39 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #42 | New |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #29 | #46 | Down 17 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #12 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #42 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Weekly pay here lands in the 90th percentile across Laguna Niguel, California. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Laguna Niguel, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC ranks in the 93rd percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries pays above the 85th percentile on weekly pay for the Laguna Niguel, California market. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 88th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
The top sign-on bonus in Laguna Niguel, California's top 10 is Flexsteel Industries's — $10,000.
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.
Lane mix and benefits across Laguna Niguel, California
Of active CDL postings in Laguna Niguel, California this month, 17% are regional and 70% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 13%.
Across Laguna Niguel, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 69% take-truck-home, 61% pet-friendly, 58% riders-allowed.
How Laguna Niguel, California compares to California
| Laguna Niguel, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 36% | 42% | -6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 66% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 62% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, California
- CDL driver salary in Laguna Niguel, California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.