What is the best trucking company to work for in 2026?

Based on our analysis of 247 carriers in Riverside, California, Brenny Specialized Inc ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 80.7 out of 100, combining pay, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.

Which trucking company pays the most in Riverside, California?

ALBA TRANS INC offers the highest average weekly pay at $3,000/week (approximately $156,000/year) based on their current active job listings in Riverside, California. Top earners there make up to $3,000/week (90th percentile).

Can a truck driver make $100,000 a year in Riverside, California?

Yes — 19 of the 49 ranked trucking companies in Riverside, California advertise average weekly pay that works out to $100,000+ per year. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads at $104,000/year.

What is the safest trucking company in Riverside, California?

Creedence Energy Services LLC has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 98th among ranked carriers in Riverside, California. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.

Which trucking companies offer the best driver benefits in Riverside, California?

Among the top 49 carriers in Riverside, California: 49 offer medical insurance, 32 offer 401(k), 34 allow pets, 33 allow riders, 3 offer guaranteed pay, 22 offer dedicated routes. RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC leads with 9 of 9 tracked benefit categories.

Which trucking company responds fastest to driver applications?

Brenny Specialized Inc has the highest responsiveness score of 98/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 7 of the 49 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.

How many trucking jobs are open in Riverside, California right now?

There are currently 58 open positions across the top 49 carriers in Riverside, California. HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC has the most openings with 3 active listings.

How do you rank trucking companies and how often are rankings updated?

Our rankings use four weighted factors: driver pay at 30% (average weekly earnings from active job listings with outlier removal), safety record at 25% (FMCSA violation percentiles), driver benefits at 25% (medical, 401k, paid time off, dedicated routes, pets/riders policy), and operational quality at 20% (employer responsiveness and fleet size). Rankings are updated continuously as new job listings are posted, reflecting 247 carriers in Riverside, California.

2026 Rankings

Best Trucking Companies in Riverside, California

Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 247 carriers with active job listings.

#1 Brenny Specialized Inc

$1,650/week avg View Profile

Avg Weekly Pay

$1,885

across top 49 carriers

Safety Score

74th

avg FMCSA percentile

Responsive

of 49 respond within 24h

Open Positions

across top 49 carriers

How We Rank Companies

Our rankings are based on real data from active job listings and public safety records. Each company is scored across four categories weighted by driver priority research.

Compensation

30%

Pay percentile from active job listings, plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency.

Safety Record

25%

Weighted FMCSA safety score — unsafe driving and HOS compliance count double vs other categories.

Benefits

25%

Tiered benefits scoring: medical, 401k, dental, vision, paid time off, and driver lifestyle perks.

Operational

20%

Carrier responsiveness to applications and fleet size relative to other companies in this ranking.

Compensation and safety carry more weight. Rankings update automatically as new jobs are posted.

Safety data sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System. Our composite scores are independently calculated and may differ from FMCSA's internal percentiles. This ranking is not endorsed or certified by the FMCSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Top 49 Carriers

Sorted by overall

Brenny Specialized Inc

Responsive

64 drivers DOT 686095

Weekly Pay

$1,650

Safety

88th pctl

Response

98/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

Herrington Transportation Inc.

Responsive

59 drivers DOT 540627

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Safety

74th pctl

Response

98/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC

Responsive

63 drivers DOT 2071213

Weekly Pay

$1,825

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

83th pctl

Response

80/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

Cross Integrated Transport, LLC

Responsive

450 drivers DOT 2195271

Weekly Pay

$1,850

Safety

75th pctl

Response

98/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

JK MOVING & STORAGE INC

265 drivers DOT 1065394

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Safety

87th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

Regional

View Company 2 Jobs

Flexsteel Industries

89 drivers DOT 45141

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Avg. +$10,000 sign-on

Safety

86th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC

46 drivers DOT 950869

Weekly Pay

$2,500

Safety

97th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Local

View Company 1 Jobs

DIVINE ENTERPRISES

Responsive

150 drivers DOT 1134917

Weekly Pay

$1,375

Safety

85th pctl

Response

82/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

CITY LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT INC

Responsive

55 drivers DOT 404928

Weekly Pay

$1,475

Safety

87th pctl

Response

73/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Local

Semi-Local

View Company 2 Jobs

#10

PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC

110 drivers DOT 2170456

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

87th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#11

J & H TRUCKING INC

Responsive

94 drivers DOT 598343

Weekly Pay

$1,475

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

83th pctl

Response

98/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 2 Jobs

#12

Sika Corporation

50 drivers DOT 245202

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

87th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Semi-Local

View Company 1 Jobs

#13

OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC

1,500 drivers DOT 8314

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Safety

94th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Local

View Company 2 Jobs

#14

ALBA TRANS INC

22 drivers DOT 2843762

Weekly Pay

$3,000

Avg. +$10,000 sign-on

Safety

72th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

401k

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#15

G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC

30 drivers DOT 782050

Weekly Pay

$2,045

Safety

84th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#16

Dillard Trucking

30 drivers DOT 352045

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Avg. +$3,000 sign-on

Safety

65th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#17

ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC

80 drivers DOT 2817441

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Avg. +$1,000 sign-on

Safety

69th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#18

MC CARRIER LLC

120 drivers DOT 2400167

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

84th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#19

BRADY TRUCKING INC

130 drivers DOT 569493

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$3,000 sign-on

Safety

88th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

Regional

OTR

View Company 2 Jobs

#20

KAISER TRANSPORT INC

42 drivers DOT 637350

Weekly Pay

$1,855

Safety

79th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#21

NEIER INC

60 drivers DOT 394563

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

94th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#22

Fisher Brothers Trucking

35 drivers DOT 1054682

Weekly Pay

$2,250

Safety

79th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#23

HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC

322 drivers DOT 507308

Weekly Pay

$1,650

Safety

85th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#24

RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC

15 drivers DOT 3437344

Weekly Pay

$1,652

Safety

78th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#25

Creedence Energy Services LLC

80 drivers DOT 2542128

Weekly Pay

$1,600

Safety

98th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Local

View Company 1 Jobs

#26

M&D TRANSPORT

10 drivers DOT 2087305

Weekly Pay

$2,400

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

89th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#27

Excel Trucking LLC

150 drivers DOT 2258095

Weekly Pay

$2,037

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

76th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#28

Prime Inc.

6,500 drivers DOT 3706

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

87th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#29

HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC

36 drivers DOT 1341547

Weekly Pay

$1,887

Avg. +$1,000 sign-on

Safety

70th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#30

BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC

10 drivers DOT 2583511

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Safety

50th pctl

Response

58/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#31

CTK LOGISTICS LLC

15 drivers DOT 3093642

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Safety

64th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#32

REISCH TRUCKING INC

32 drivers DOT 2415460

Weekly Pay

$1,900

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

71th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#33

TRANS XPRESS LINE INC

35 drivers DOT 1626632

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Safety

71th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#34

HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC

350 drivers DOT 818879

Weekly Pay

$1,816

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Local

View Company 3 Jobs

#35

Southland Transportation

50 drivers DOT 2231324

Weekly Pay

$2,050

Safety

52th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#36

TRINITY X-PRESS LLC

18 drivers DOT 2462003

Weekly Pay

$1,600

Safety

68th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#37

VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP

20 drivers DOT 2178521

Weekly Pay

$2,750

Avg. +$1,100 sign-on

Safety

75th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Paid Vacation

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#38

ELITE EXPRESS

154 drivers DOT 751209

Weekly Pay

$1,450

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

75th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#39

STONE TRANSPORT

25 drivers DOT 300960

Weekly Pay

$1,500

Safety

82th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#40

Bakers Express

60 drivers DOT 2575270

Weekly Pay

$1,950

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#41

EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC

60 drivers DOT 2254336

Weekly Pay

$1,732

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#42

Idea Transport LLC

18 drivers DOT 1684438

Weekly Pay

$1,818

Safety

70th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

Semi-Local

View Company 2 Jobs

#43

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

55 drivers DOT 1769704

Weekly Pay

$1,475

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

69th pctl

Response

63/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#44

LIBERTY HAULERS INC

16 drivers DOT 3092272

Weekly Pay

$1,600

Avg. +$10,000 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#45

S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC

7 drivers DOT 3605785

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#46

1 MTX LLC

75 drivers DOT 1890957

Weekly Pay

$1,950

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#47

Parks Motor Group Inc

12 drivers DOT 3336552

Weekly Pay

$1,975

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 2 Jobs

#48

CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC

56 drivers DOT 1807442

Weekly Pay

$1,900

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

56th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#49

NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC

10 drivers DOT 3195556

Weekly Pay

$1,650

Avg. +$1,000 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Trucking Companies by State

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Best Trucking Companies in Riverside, California

How We Rank Companies

Top 49 Carriers

Brenny Specialized Inc

Herrington Transportation Inc.

SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC

Cross Integrated Transport, LLC

JK MOVING & STORAGE INC

Flexsteel Industries

FRESHPOINT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC

DIVINE ENTERPRISES

CITY LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT INC

PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC

J & H TRUCKING INC

Sika Corporation

OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC

ALBA TRANS INC

G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC

Dillard Trucking

ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC

MC CARRIER LLC

BRADY TRUCKING INC

KAISER TRANSPORT INC

NEIER INC

Fisher Brothers Trucking

HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC

RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC

Creedence Energy Services LLC

M&D TRANSPORT

Excel Trucking LLC

Prime Inc.

HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC

BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC

CTK LOGISTICS LLC

REISCH TRUCKING INC

TRANS XPRESS LINE INC

HOLLIDAY ROCK CO INC

Southland Transportation

TRINITY X-PRESS LLC

VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP

ELITE EXPRESS

STONE TRANSPORT

Bakers Express

EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC

Idea Transport LLC

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

LIBERTY HAULERS INC

S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC

1 MTX LLC

Parks Motor Group Inc

CAPITOL TRUCK LINES INC

NAJJAR BROTHERS LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trucking company to work for in 2026?

Which trucking company pays the most in Riverside, California?

Can a truck driver make $100,000 a year in Riverside, California?

What is the safest trucking company in Riverside, California?

Which trucking companies offer the best driver benefits in Riverside, California?

Which trucking company responds fastest to driver applications?

How many trucking jobs are open in Riverside, California right now?

How do you rank trucking companies and how often are rankings updated?

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