Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in San Diego, California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 209 carriers in San Diego, 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. San Diego handles the Otay Mesa port of entry — one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — with cross-border manufacturing and Port of San Diego supporting regional distribution.
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 Diego, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#18 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#24 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 39 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 |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #13 | Down 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #17 | #16 | Up 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #15 | #19 | Down 4 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #20 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| Prime Inc. | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| Southland Transportation | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #33 | #35 | Down 2 places |
| TRINITY X-PRESS LLC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #37 | Up 4 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #37 | #38 | Down 1 place |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #24 | #43 | Down 19 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Detmar Logistics | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BALKAN EXPRESS LLC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading San Diego, 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. tops the San Diego, California ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. The carrier ranks in the 89th percentile for weekly pay in San Diego, California. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC debuts in the San Diego, California top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 93rd percentile. 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 Diego, California. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC ranks in the 94th percentile for vehicle maintenance on FMCSA SAFER data.
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 Fisher Brothers Trucking at $2,250/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in San Diego, California
18% of San Diego, California's active CDL postings are regional and 80% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across San Diego, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 76% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 62% riders-allowed.
Where San Diego, California differs from the California baseline
| San Diego, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 66% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 62% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
San Diego, California's biggest divergence from California is on take-truck-home, 10 points above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in San Diego
San Diego CDL work is shaped by the Otay Mesa port of entry (one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings) and Port of San Diego operations. Cross-border manufacturing, biotech and pharmaceutical freight, and Navy supply chains define the lane mix. I-5 and I-15 north-south. The climate is genuinely easy on equipment year-round.
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 Diego, California
- CDL driver salary in San Diego, 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.