Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 210 carriers in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California are posting active jobs for W2 company drivers. 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura), California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#18 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#25 → #44). 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. | #18 | #1 | Up 17 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 |
| Dillard Trucking | #6 | #7 | Down 1 place |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #8 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #11 | #15 | Down 4 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #16 | #18 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #19 | Down 5 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #22 | #21 | Up 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| Prime Inc. | #21 | #24 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #32 | #29 | Up 3 places |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #31 | #30 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #37 | #40 | Down 3 places |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| FBF TRANSPORTATION | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #25 | #44 | Down 19 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| 1 MTX LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #48 | Down 4 places |
| Detmar Logistics | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #48 | #50 | Down 2 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading San Buenaventura (Ventura), California this month
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 San Buenaventura (Ventura), California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 89th percentile across San Buenaventura (Ventura), California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the San Buenaventura (Ventura), 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.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 93rd percentile across San Buenaventura (Ventura), California. Top FMCSA dimension here is vehicle maintenance, in the 94th percentile.
For pure pay maximization, JK MOVING & STORAGE INC beats the #1-ranked carrier weekly at $2,200.
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 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 MC CARRIER LLC at $1,700/wk.
What San Buenaventura (Ventura), California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California this month, 15% are regional and 81% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 4%.
Across San Buenaventura (Ventura), California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 74% take-truck-home, 64% pet-friendly, 62% riders-allowed.
Where San Buenaventura (Ventura), California differs from the California baseline
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 78% | 72% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 66% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: San Buenaventura (Ventura), California sits 6 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura), California
- CDL driver salary in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.