Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Poway, California (November 2026)
217 W2 trucking carriers are currently posting jobs in Poway, California as of 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 Poway, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #10) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 40 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #19 | #1 | Up 18 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 |
| REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #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 |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #14 | #16 | Down 2 places |
| NEIER INC | #15 | #17 | Down 2 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #21 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #21 | #22 | Down 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #23 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #32 | #29 | Up 3 places |
| Southland Transportation | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| NTA, LTD. | #31 | #32 | Down 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #37 | Up 4 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #26 | #43 | Down 17 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #43 | #44 | Down 1 place |
| 1 MTX LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #38 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Poway, 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. is number-one in Poway, California this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 89th percentile for weekly pay among Poway, 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 is new to the Poway, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Poway, California median.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Poway, California carriers. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's FMCSA score is strongest on vehicle maintenance — 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #5 REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY at $1,900/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/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.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Poway, California
18% of Poway, California's active CDL postings are regional and 80% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Poway, California postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 76%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 66% and riders-allowed at 63%.
How Poway, California compares to California
| Poway, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 66% | +8 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 36% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 62% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Poway, California sits 10 points above 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 Poway, California
- CDL driver salary in Poway, California
- Best trucking companies in California
Where this data comes from
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated November 2026.