Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Oceanside, California (November 2026)
223 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Oceanside, California this 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 #4 are new to the top 50 in Oceanside, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#17 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#24 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #17 | #1 | Up 16 places |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #1 | #3 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #7 | #9 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #11 | #12 | Down 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #14 | #15 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #19 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #19 | #21 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #33 | #29 | Up 4 places |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #38 | #36 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #24 | #43 | Down 19 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TRANSMASTER TRANSPORT LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Oceanside, California's top trucking carriers right now
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 Oceanside, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 90th percentile across Oceanside, California. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Oceanside, California's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC pays above the 88th percentile on weekly pay for the Oceanside, California market. Strongest FMCSA dimension is vehicle maintenance — 94th percentile.
Despite ranking below #1, JK MOVING & STORAGE INC outpays the leader on weekly average — $2,200/week.
Also in the top 10: #4 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk, #9 MC CARRIER LLC at $1,700/wk, #10 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Oceanside, California
Of active CDL postings in Oceanside, California this month, 17% are regional and 77% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 6%.
Across Oceanside, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 73% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 61% riders-allowed.
How Oceanside, California compares to California
| Oceanside, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 72% | +14 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 Oceanside, California differs most from California — 14 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 Oceanside, California
- CDL driver salary in Oceanside, California
- Best trucking companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.