2018 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
Here’s what North America’s top fleets are doing to get employees of all levels involved in the process of innovation.
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Our experts discuss just how intensely for-hire carriers are embracing technology and innovation in a competitive environment.
Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Roadrunner Freight 824,000
2 Forward Air 616,245
3 XPO 380,300
4 Dicom Transportation Group 320,700
est
5 LoadOne 108,000
est
6 Bolt Express 81,812
7 Magnate Worldwide 64,596
8 Landstar System 44,708
9 Averitt Express 8,499
10 Sameday Worldwide 5,751
Extras
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On the Bubble

Daylight Transport ($229 million), is an expedited LTL carrier based in Los Angeles.
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LTL carriers are adapting and expanding services to capitalize on favorable long-term trends, such as the growth of e-commerce.
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Carriers and logistics providers are stepping into the final-mile sector to help retailers meet rising delivery expectations.
For-Hire News
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Introduces Electric Vehicle Service

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryder System Inc. has introduced an electric vehicle program that includes advisers, electric vehicle leasing, vehicle charging, telematics and maintenance services.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 2, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Forward Air Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1

Forward Air Corp. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported May 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight

FedEx Freight Plans Closure of 29 Locations

FedEx Freight informed team members internally May 1 that it will be closing 29 freight locations and furloughing certain job classes.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, TCA

Penske to Acquire Michigan-Based Star Truck Rentals

Reading, Pa.-based Penske Truck Leasing plans to acquire Star Truck Rentals, a transportation services company that operates facilities in Indiana and Michigan.

Daniel Urie | Pennlive.com
May 1, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Hub Group Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1

Hub Group Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported April 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Universal Logistics Reports Weaker Q1 Amid Softening Market

Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported April 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Landstar Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1

Landstar System Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported April 26.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Q1 Profit Slides on Lower Used Vehicle Sale Prices

Lower used-vehicle sale prices and the U.K. market exit hurt profits at Ryder System Inc. in the three months ending March 31, it said, as results fell short of analyst expectations.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Wabash Q1 Profit Jumps as Sales, Order Backlog Soar

Profits at trailer manufacturer Wabash jumped year-over-year in the three months ending March 31 as sales and margins rose while order backlog soared.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

TFI Reports Lower Income, Revenue

TFI International profits slid year-over-year in the three months ending March 31, with its top executive saying April 26 that conditions in the quarter were tougher than expected.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 26, 2023
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