Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Turlock, California (November 2026)
There are 230 W2 trucking carriers currently posting jobs in Turlock, California. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of November 2026, not historical pay surveys. 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. 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 #3 and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #5 are new to the top 50 in Turlock, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#19 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#26 → #43). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #10) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 31 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 |
| 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 | #7 | #10 | Down 3 places |
| Fisher Brothers Trucking | #9 | #11 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #15 | #16 | Down 1 place |
| NEIER INC | #16 | #17 | Down 1 place |
| TRIUS TRUCKING INC | #11 | #18 | Down 7 places |
| Creedence Energy Services LLC | #17 | #19 | Down 2 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #18 | #20 | Down 2 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #20 | #21 | Down 1 place |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #22 | New |
| Prime Inc. | #21 | #24 | Down 3 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 |
| NTA, LTD. | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #27 | #29 | Down 2 places |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #32 | #31 | Up 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #33 | #32 | Up 1 place |
| Southland Transportation | #31 | #33 | Down 2 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #36 | #34 | Up 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #37 | #35 | Up 2 places |
| Idea Transport LLC | #35 | #36 | Down 1 place |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #41 | #37 | Up 4 places |
| BIG WINGS LLC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #42 | #41 | Up 1 place |
| CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC | #43 | #42 | Up 1 place |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #26 | #43 | Down 17 places |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #34 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Turlock, California this month
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 Turlock, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Leggett & Platt Inc. pays above the 86th percentile on weekly pay for the Turlock, California market. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 89th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Turlock, California.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. rose 17 positions month-over-month, from #19 to #2. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 89th percentile for weekly pay among Turlock, California carriers. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#3HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC makes its first-time appearance in Turlock, California's ranking this month. HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 93rd percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC as a responsive employer.
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 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 Turlock, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Turlock, California this month, 19% are regional and 74% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 7%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Turlock, California postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 69%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 61% and riders-allowed at 60%.
Turlock, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Turlock, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 82% | 72% | +10 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 66% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 62% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on take-truck-home: Turlock, California sits 10 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
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The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.