Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Livermore, California (November 2026)
Livermore, California, November 2026: 236 active W2 trucking carriers. 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 Livermore, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#20 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#27 → #44). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 30 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #20 | #2 | Up 18 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 | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #19 | Down 7 places |
| Creedence Energy Services LLC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #23 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #27 | #44 | Down 17 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Livermore, California this month
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. tops the Livermore, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Livermore, California. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 89th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. climbed from #20 to #2 this month — one of the biggest moves in Livermore, California. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 89th percentile across Livermore, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Livermore, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
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.
What Livermore, California drivers actually run
18% of Livermore, California's active CDL postings are regional and 72% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (10%).
Across Livermore, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 68% take-truck-home, 59% pet-friendly, 57% riders-allowed.
Where Livermore, California differs from the California baseline
| Livermore, 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 | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Livermore, California differs most from California — 10 points above statewide.
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 Livermore, California
- CDL driver salary in Livermore, California
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How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.