Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Pacifica, California (November 2026)
210 carriers in Pacifica, California are actively recruiting W2 company drivers as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. 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 Pacifica, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#25 → #42). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 39 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 |
| REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| Dillard Trucking | #7 | #8 | Down 1 place |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #6 | #10 | Down 4 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #16 | #15 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| NEIER INC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #21 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #27 | #26 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #31 | #29 | Up 2 places |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #33 | #30 | Up 3 places |
| Southland Transportation | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #32 | #34 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #36 | #35 | Up 1 place |
| Idea Transport LLC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #40 | #37 | Up 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #38 | #39 | Down 1 place |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #37 | #40 | Down 3 places |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #25 | #42 | Down 17 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #41 | #43 | Down 2 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #43 | #46 | Down 3 places |
| Detmar Logistics | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| JZX Inc | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Pacifica, 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. is number-one in Pacifica, California this month on the composite ranking. Pay sits above the 86th percentile in the Pacifica, California market. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 89th percentile. Leggett & Platt Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pacifica, California median.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. is up from #19 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Pacifica, California ranking. Pay sits above the 84th percentile in the Pacifica, California market. Herrington Transportation Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pacifica, California median.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC debuts in the Pacifica, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 93rd percentile. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Pacifica, 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 REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY at $1,900/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.
Lane mix and benefits across Pacifica, California
The route mix in Pacifica, California this month tilts OTR: 17% regional, 78% OTR, 3% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Pacifica, California postings; dedicated routes at 31%; take-truck-home at 71%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 62% and riders-allowed at 60%.
Where Pacifica, California differs from the California baseline
| Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, 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.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Pacifica, California
- CDL driver salary in Pacifica, California
- Best trucking companies in California
How we compile these rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.