Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Newport Beach, California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 252 carriers in Newport Beach, California are posting active jobs for W2 company drivers. 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 Newport Beach, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#20 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#29 → #46). Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 5 left, and 37 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #20 | #1 | Up 19 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 | #10 | #8 | Up 2 places |
| 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 | #9 | #12 | Down 3 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 |
| NEIER INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| 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 |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #22 | #23 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #26 | #25 | Up 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| 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 | Not ranked | #31 | New |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #30 | #34 | Down 4 places |
| Southland Transportation | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #40 | Up 1 place |
| Idea Transport LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #43 | New |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #29 | #46 | Down 17 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| Detmar Logistics | #48 | #50 | Down 2 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #12 | 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 |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 90th percentile across Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 sits in the 90th percentile for weekly pay among Newport Beach, California carriers. Flexsteel Industries's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 88th percentile.
The top sign-on bonus in Newport Beach, 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.
What Newport Beach, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Newport Beach, California this month, 17% are regional and 69% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 14%.
Across Newport Beach, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 31% dedicated, 68% take-truck-home, 60% pet-friendly, 57% riders-allowed.
Where Newport Beach, California differs from the California baseline
| Newport Beach, 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
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, California
- CDL driver salary in Newport Beach, California
- Best trucking companies in California
Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.