Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Temecula, California (November 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 237 active W2 trucking carriers in Temecula, California this November 2026. 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 #5 are new to the top 50 in Temecula, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#28 → #44). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
Temecula, California's top trucking carriers right now
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. is number-one in Temecula, California this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc. pays above the 85th percentile on weekly pay for the Temecula, California market. Herrington Transportation Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Temecula, California median.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Temecula, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Temecula, California median.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries pays above the 85th percentile on weekly pay for the Temecula, California market. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 88th percentile.
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 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #8 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #9 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #10 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Temecula, California
Of active CDL postings in Temecula, California this month, 18% are regional and 74% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 8%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Temecula, California postings; dedicated routes at 30%; take-truck-home at 71%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 63% and riders-allowed at 59%.
Temecula, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Temecula, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 72% | +14 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 66% | +10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 44% | 36% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Temecula, California's biggest divergence from California is on take-truck-home, 14 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
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The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.