Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in San Marcos, California (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 222 carriers in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#25 → #43). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 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 |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #10 | #11 | Down 1 place |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #9 | #13 | Down 4 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #14 | Down 1 place |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #12 | #18 | Down 6 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #19 | Down 1 place |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #20 | Down 3 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 | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| Prime Inc. | #22 | #25 | Down 3 places |
| TRANS XPRESS LINE INC | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #28 | #29 | Down 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #31 | #32 | Down 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #35 | #33 | Up 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #33 | #34 | Down 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 | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #40 | #41 | Down 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #25 | #43 | Down 18 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 | #11 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #32 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #39 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 84th percentile in the San Marcos, California market. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in San Marcos, California.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the San Marcos, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC as a responsive employer.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 93rd percentile across San Marcos, California. 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.
Lane mix and benefits across San Marcos, California
Of active CDL postings in San Marcos, California this month, 17% are regional and 79% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 4%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of San Marcos, California postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 74%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 65% and riders-allowed at 62%.
Where San Marcos, California differs from the California baseline
| San Marcos, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 84% | 72% | +12 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 66% | +10 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
San Marcos, California's biggest divergence from California is on take-truck-home, 12 points above the state 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 Marcos, California
- CDL driver salary in San Marcos, California
- Best trucking companies in California
The methodology behind the rankings
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.