2019 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
This year in particular has brought a changing of the guard at some of the largest companies.
See a breakdown of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers by region; get links to company pages.
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Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 4,716,649
2 Hub Group 2,195,316
3 XPO 1,500,000
4 Schneider 953,500
5 Evans Delivery 602,206
6 Swift Intermodal 498,821
7 IMC Logistics 350,132
8 RoadOne IntermodaLogistics 300,000
9 NFI 286,000
10 ContainerPort Group 285,000
11 Universal Intermodal Services 251,074
12 Forward Air 201,000
13 Roadrunner Freight 132,129
14 Landstar System 128,976
15 TCW 114,485
16 Marten Transport 102,025
17 C&K Holdings 96,250
18 Duncan and Son Lines 85,000
19 Cowan Systems 77,146
20 Eagle Systems 56,203
21 Canada Drayage Inc. 54,900
22 Paper Transport 48,476
23 Bison Transport 29,833
24 Dart Intermodal 29,725
25 TransAmerica Express Logistics 15,000
26 Guide Transportation Partners 14,419
27 USA Truck 9,931
28 Supra National Express 9,557
29 Day & Ross 9,198
30 Comcar Industries 8,537
31 Dupré Logistics 8,506
32 TCI Transportation 4,256
Extras
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers.
107

On the Bubble

Consolidated Fastfrate ($246 million), is a less-than-truckload, intermodal, truckload/dedicated and flatbed/heavy specialized carrier based in Woodbridge, Ontario.
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For some companies, leadership teams stretch back four generations.
The state's trucking association has joined forces with 13 community colleges.
Women are increasingly taking on larger roles in the management of trucking companies.
The company has pressed on since losing its CEO Jeremy Rayl in 2017.
Nevertheless, industry projections remain positive.
George Casiano's family shares the story of an industry veteran.
All of Brig Sorber’s family played a part in the creation story of Two Men and a Truck, which has grown from humble origins into one of the largest moving companies in North America.
Fleet owners find inspiration in family and faith.
Lead ATA participants set out to guide trucking's future.
For-Hire News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Q3 Profit Beats Expectations, Boosts Share Price

Profit at J.B. Hunt Transport Services fell in the third quarter of 2024 but outperformed analyst expectations as intermodal volume rose year over year.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Hub Group: Easo Deal Forms Largest US-Mexico Intermodal Firm

Hub Group will team up with Mexico City-based Easo in a cross-border and intermodal joint venture, the companies said Oct. 8.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt to Back Freight, Logistics Startup Incubator

The venture aims to launch up to six startups over the next three years, beginning in 2025, to address core strategic challenges within the transportation industry.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Amazon, Target and Other Retailers Ramp Up Holiday Hiring

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
October 3, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Will a Rise in In-Store Shopping Aid Freight’s Recovery?

In-store shopping was already on the rise as the retail sector reset after the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming holiday season is likely to expedite the trend.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 27, 2024
Business, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire

ATA: Trucking Tonnage Rises Again, Hints at Market Recovery

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.8% to 115.8 from the prior month, and 0.7% compared with August 2023.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N

Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, For-Hire

CRST Selects New Group President

CRST has appointed Bill Clement as its new group president and chief strategy officer, the carrier announced Sept. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, For-Hire

Love’s to Start Taking Payment Through Relay Digital Network

Love’s Travel Stops will begin accepting fuel payment at its facilities through Relay Payments’ digital remuneration system, the companies said Sept. 23.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, Safety, For-Hire, Private, Top 100

ATA Honors Professional Drivers During Weeklong Celebration

Top commercial drivers highlighted the trucking workforce’s role in promoting transportation safety and economic prosperity nationwide at an event near the U.S. Capitol.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 20, 2024
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