Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Pomona, California (November 2026)
258 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Pomona, 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 #5 are new to the top 50 in Pomona, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#24 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#31 → #47). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
Pomona, 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 Pomona, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Pomona, California carriers. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Pomona, 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 Pomona, California median.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Pomona, California carriers. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 88th percentile.
Flexsteel Industries leads Pomona, California's top 10 on sign-on bonus, advertising $10,000 for new drivers.
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.
Lane mix and benefits across Pomona, California
Of active CDL postings in Pomona, California this month, 17% are regional and 66% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 17%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Pomona, California postings; dedicated routes at 32%; take-truck-home at 66%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 58% and riders-allowed at 56%.
Where Pomona, California differs from the California baseline
| Pomona, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 32% | 42% | -10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 36% | +6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 78% | 72% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on sign-on bonus availability: Pomona, California sits 10 points below the California 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 Pomona, California
- CDL driver salary in Pomona, California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.