Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Murrieta, California (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 240 carriers in Murrieta, California employ W2 company drivers across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. 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 Murrieta, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#28 → #45). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #19 | #1 | Up 18 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 |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #8 | #9 | Down 1 place |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #7 | #12 | Down 5 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #10 | #13 | Down 3 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #15 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #19 | Down 7 places |
| SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC | #21 | #20 | Up 1 place |
| TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #23 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #41 | New |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #28 | #45 | Down 17 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Murrieta, 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. leads the Murrieta, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 90th percentile across Murrieta, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Murrieta, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries's weekly pay ranks in the 90th percentile across Murrieta, California. Flexsteel Industries's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 88th percentile.
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 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #8 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #9 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #10 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Murrieta, California
17% of Murrieta, California's active CDL postings are regional and 73% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (10%).
Across Murrieta, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 71% take-truck-home, 62% pet-friendly, 59% riders-allowed.
Where Murrieta, California differs from the California baseline
| Murrieta, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 72% | +14 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 66% | +10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 44% | 36% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Murrieta, California sits 14 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 Murrieta, California
- CDL driver salary in Murrieta, California
- Best trucking companies in California
How we compile these 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.