Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Redondo Beach, California (May 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Redondo Beach, California, Lanefinder tracks 246 carriers as of May 2026. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,200. FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC follows at $2,500/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 May 2026
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The trucking companies leading Redondo Beach, California this month
The top of the list is JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC is number-one in Redondo Beach, California this month on the composite ranking. The carrier ranks in the 95th percentile for weekly pay in Redondo Beach, California. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC ranks in the 94th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
#2FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC — $2,500/wk
FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC's weekly pay ranks in the 98th percentile across Redondo Beach, California. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 96th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC doesn't top the ranking but offers higher weekly pay than #1 — $2,500/week.
#3PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC — $1,750/wk
PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #5 OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC at $1,750/wk, #6 Sika Corporation at $1,750/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk, #9 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk, #10 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Redondo Beach, California
The route mix in Redondo Beach, California this month tilts OTR: 16% regional, 69% OTR, 12% local, 3% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Redondo Beach, California CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 32% dedicated, 67% take-truck-home, 58% pet-friendly, 57% riders-allowed.
Redondo Beach, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Redondo Beach, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 74% | +8 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 39% | 34% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Redondo Beach, 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 clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
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Where this data comes from
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 May 2026.