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 FedEx Corp. 1,610,033
2 10 Roads Express 452,429
3 Salmon Cos. 314,303
4 UPS Inc. 171,629
5 United Airlines 164,567
6 Postal Fleet Services 120,657
7 Matheson Trucking 102,431
8 Midwest Transport 97,107
9 Southern Mail Service 92,854
10 American Airlines 92,554
11 Kalitta Air 83,165
12 Delta Air Lines 73,753
13 Bancroft and Sons Transportation 73,568
14 B&B Trucking 58,427
15 XPO 57,528
16 URSA Logistics 47,228
17 Tracie McCormick Inc. 46,920
18 Beco Inc. 45,734
19 FLS Transportation Services 44,353
20 Ravn Alaska 39,022
21 Alaska Air Group 37,061
22 Alan Ritchey Inc. 34,759
23 Metro Air Service 34,287
24 Roth Bros. Inc. 33,353
25 Davenport Transportation 31,994
26 AJR Trucking 31,141
Extras
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On the Bubble

Dupré Logistics ($219 million), is a tank truck and dedicated contract carrier based in Lafayette, La.
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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.
Two dozen pioneering executives in the less-than-truckload freight industry came together to reflect on accomplishments.
Carriers and logistics providers are stepping into the final-mile sector to help retailers meet rising delivery expectations.
For-Hire News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Plans New Multiclient Distribution Center Near Chicago

Ryder System Inc. will open its 10th multiclient distribution center in the greater Chicago area, the company announced Dec. 14.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire, Private

Last-Mile Focuses on Sustainable Shipping

The trucking industry has increased its focus on sustainability this year, mostly geared toward last-mile operations.

December 8, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Daseke Founder Sells Shares Amid Board Retirement

Daseke Inc. founder Don Daseke will sell his holdings in the company and step down from its board of directors, the company announced Nov. 14.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Plans Carbon Emission Intensity Reduction of 32% by 2034

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. set a new goal to reduce its carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034, the company announced Nov. 14.

November 14, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight

FedEx Freight Unit Furloughs Workers as Cargo Demand Slows

FedEx Corp.’s freight unit is putting workers on furlough in some U.S. markets, adding to mounting evidence of a cargo slowdown as the company joins other large employers trimming their ranks.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
November 14, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

GXO Reports Higher Revenue, Lower Earnings for Q3

GXO Logistics Inc. reported revenue growth and a decline in earnings in its third-quarter report released Nov. 8.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Werner Reports Revenue Increase for Q3

Werner Enterprises saw revenue rise but income decline during the third quarter of 2022, the company reported Nov. 2.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire

XPO Spinoff RXO Officially Launches

XPO Logistics Inc. turned its tech-enabled brokered transportation platform, RXO, into an independent, publicly traded company Nov. 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Landstar Reports Highest Revenue for Any Q3

Landstar System Inc.’s revenue and diluted earnings per share both set third-quarter records, the company reported Oct. 19.

October 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports $3.84 Billion in Revenue for Q3

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. saw revenue and earnings increase as a result of strong segment growth during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 18, besting analysts’ expectations.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 19, 2022
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