Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Newark, California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 225 carriers in Newark, 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 Newark, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #10) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 38 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 |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 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 | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| 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 |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| Southland Transportation | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| Idea Transport LLC | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #26 | #43 | Down 17 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Newark, 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 Newark, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Leggett & Platt Inc. pays above the 86th percentile on weekly pay for the Newark, California market. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 89th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags Leggett & Platt Inc. as a responsive employer.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. rose 17 positions month-over-month, from #19 to #2. Pay sits above the 84th percentile in the Newark, California market. 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, California
The route mix in Newark, California this month tilts OTR: 17% regional, 74% OTR, 7% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Newark, California postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 68%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 59% and riders-allowed at 57%.
How Newark, California compares to California
| Newark, 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
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Newark, California differs most from California — 8 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.
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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.