2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
The nation’s top for-hire carriers are taking steps to shore up capacity in anticipation of increasing demand for freight hauling and a tighter market for drivers.
Find out where the carriers are by regions in North America.
Find out what carriers are doing to prepare for what looks like increased demand for freight hauling this year and next.
Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Jack Cooper Holdings 667,849
2 United Road Services 522,911
3 Cassens Transport 317,557
4 Bennett Family of Cos. 86,897
Extras
About Us: Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers
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On the Bubble

Groendyke Transport ($206 million), Founded in 1932 by Harold Groendyke and now headed by his son John Groendyke, this family-owned carrier based in Enid, Okla., operates a fleet of 913 company-owned tractors and 1,693 tank truck trailers.
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For-Hire News
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UPS Discusses Acquisition of Parcel Carrier in Mexico

The recently announced UPS acquisition of Mexican express delivery company Estafeta takes advantage of a business trend toward nearshoring.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
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Urban Delivery Hubs Present Solutions to Final-Mile Shipping

An evolving concept to address the issue of final-mile delivery is the urban delivery hub.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
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Business, For-Hire

UPS Boosts Volume in US for First Time Since 2022

UPS boosted its volume in the U.S. for the first time since 2022 during its second quarter, but profit and revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations, partly due to a hefty charge.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
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XPO Launches Cross-Border Expansion Into Mexico

XPO launched a new service aimed at expanding its cross-border services between the U.S. and Mexico, the company announced July 17.

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

Freight Recession Still Squeezing Marten’s Profits, Margins

Profits and margins at Marten Transport continued to weaken in Q2 of 2024, dented by the ongoing industrywide supply-demand imbalance, higher costs and softer freight rates.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
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Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports $2.9 Billion in Revenue for Q2

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported that second-quarter net income declined on revenue that fell just short of $3 billion.

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

Leonard’s Express Eyes Planning Boost With Optimal Dynamics

Leonard’s Express will begin deploying Optimal Dynamics’ load planning and dispatch software starting in August, executives said July 16.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
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Ryder Buys Mobile Maintenance Firm Pit Stop Fleet Service

Ryder System Inc. is set to buy Pit Stop Fleet Service for an undisclosed sum, it said July 15. The deal is expected to close by Aug. 1.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
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Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
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