Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in San Francisco, California (November 2026)
214 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in San Francisco, California this November 2026. Leggett & Platt Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,166 and an average $1,999 sign-on bonus. Herrington Transportation Inc. follows at $2,000/week. San Francisco freight centers on the Bay Area's Port of Oakland and the I-80 / US-101 / I-280 metro grid, with technology-sector freight and food-and-beverage distribution driven by the region's dense population.
What changed in November 2026
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC at #3 and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #5 are new to the top 50 in San Francisco, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #43). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 41 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #19 | #2 | Up 17 places |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #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 |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #15 | #14 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #16 | #15 | Up 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #13 | #16 | Down 3 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #17 | Down 5 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| NEIER INC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #21 | New |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #22 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #21 | #23 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #24 | Down 2 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #25 | #26 | Down 1 place |
| NATIONWIDE TRANS INC | #28 | #27 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #27 | #28 | Down 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #32 | #30 | Up 2 places |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #34 | #31 | Up 3 places |
| Southland Transportation | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| NTA, LTD. | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #36 | Up 1 place |
| Idea Transport LLC | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #38 | Up 3 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #26 | #43 | Down 17 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| 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 |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| GOLDEN LION INC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
San Francisco, California's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is Leggett & Platt Inc. at $2,166/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Leggett & Platt Inc. — $2,166/wk
Leggett & Platt Inc. leads the San Francisco, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Leggett & Platt Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across San Francisco, California. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 89th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. is up from #19 last month, one of the largest jumps in the San Francisco, California ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 89th percentile across San Francisco, California. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the San Francisco, 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. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
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 REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY at $1,900/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.
What San Francisco, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in San Francisco, California this month, 16% are regional and 78% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 6%.
Across San Francisco, California CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 70% take-truck-home, 62% pet-friendly, 59% riders-allowed.
Where San Francisco, California differs from the California baseline
| San Francisco, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 80% | 72% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 66% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 62% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where San Francisco, California differs most from California — 8 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in San Francisco
SF CDL work is dense urban last-mile across the Bay Area metro. Bridge tolls and hazmat and tank-vehicle restrictions on the Bay Area bridges affect routing. Tech-sector freight, biotech cold chain, and food-and-beverage distribution to the region's restaurant density drive consistent volume. Cost of living is among the highest in the country.
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 Francisco, California
- CDL driver salary in San Francisco, California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.