Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Upland, California (November 2026)
258 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Upland, 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 Upland, California. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#24 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#30 → #47). Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 4 left, and 40 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
The trucking companies leading Upland, 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 Upland, California market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 86th percentile in the Upland, California market. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Upland, California.
#2HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC — $1,700/wk
HIGH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT LLC is new to the Upland, California top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Upland, California.
#3Flexsteel Industries — $2,000/wk
Flexsteel Industries's weekly pay ranks in the 91st percentile across Upland, California. Flexsteel Industries ranks in the 88th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Flexsteel Industries offers the highest sign-on bonus among Upland, California's top 10 — $10,000.
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 FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC at $2,500/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 Upland, California drivers actually run
17% of Upland, California's active CDL postings are regional and 66% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (17%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Upland, California postings; dedicated routes at 31%; take-truck-home at 66%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 58% and riders-allowed at 56%.
Upland, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Upland, California | California top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 32% | 42% | -10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 42% | 36% | +6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 78% | 72% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Upland, California's biggest divergence from California is on sign-on bonus availability, 10 points below 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 Upland, California
- CDL driver salary in Upland, California
- Best trucking companies in California
Where this data comes from
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.