Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Pleasanton, California (November 2026)
236 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Pleasanton, California this November 2026. 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 Pleasanton, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#20 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#27 → #44). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 30 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #20 | #2 | Up 18 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 |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #8 | #11 | Down 3 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #10 | #12 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #19 | Down 7 places |
| Creedence Energy Services LLC | #19 | #20 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #23 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #29 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #39 | #37 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #27 | #44 | Down 17 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Pleasanton, California this month
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. tops the Pleasanton, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Pleasanton, California. Leggett & Platt Inc. ranks in the 89th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data. Leggett & Platt Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. rose 18 positions month-over-month, from #20 to #2. The carrier ranks in the 89th percentile for weekly pay in Pleasanton, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Pleasanton, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC ranks in the 93rd percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
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.
What Pleasanton, California drivers actually run
18% of Pleasanton, California's active CDL postings are regional and 71% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (11%).
Across Pleasanton, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 68% take-truck-home, 59% pet-friendly, 57% riders-allowed.
Where Pleasanton, California differs from the California baseline
| Pleasanton, 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 | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Pleasanton, California's biggest divergence from California is on take-truck-home, 10 points above the state 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 Pleasanton, California
- CDL driver salary in Pleasanton, 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.