2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front

North America’s largest trucking companies continued growth in 2022 despite a weaker freight environment

Recruiting the truckers of tomorrow is a top priority for trucking companies preparing for years to come

Find out where the Top 100 For-Hire carriers are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Prime Inc. 2,456,395
2 KLLM Transport Services 1,142,000
3 Hirschbach Motor Lines 1,137,000
4 Stevens Transport 910,000
5 Swift Refrigerated 755,000
est
6 Marten Transport 500,462
7 C.R. England 286,022
8 Leonard's Express 227,336
9 Cardinal Logistics 204,000
10 PS Logistics 200,000
11 NFI 181,701
12 WEL Cos. 168,763
13 May Trucking Co. 145,000
14 Day & Ross 138,000
15 National Carriers 135,500
16 Erb Group 135,000
est
17 Canada Cartage 105,000
est
18 Bison Transport 94,556
19 Roehl Refrigerated Transport 72,000
est
20 Pacific Shipping 36,000
est
21 Portage Transport 35,000
22 Artur Express 27,271
23 Cowan Systems 27,124
24 Beemac Trucking 15,000
25 TWT Refrigerated 15,000
26 AMX Trucking 10,000
27 AFC Transport 9,000
Extras

A top industry concern for years, suitable parking spaces remain elusive for many truckers

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On the Bubble

CrossCountry Freight Solutions ($250 million), is a truckload and LTL carrier based in Bismarck, N.D.

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While mergers and acquisitions alter the business landscape, top for-hire carriers grew revenues across segments in 2022

Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest for-hire carriers list

For-Hire News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

ODFL Reports Profit, Revenue Records for Second Quarter

Old Dominion Freight Line set records for revenue and profitability during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported July 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 27, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire

Used Class 8 Prices Continue Slide in June, but Remain High

The average retail price of a used Class 8 fell for the third consecutive month in June, ACT Research reported, calling the trend a significant downturn even as the average retail price remained above $90,000.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS Beats Q2 Estimates, but Delivery Volume Drops More Than Expected

UPS Inc. posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings July 26, thanks in part to a big leap in the price of domestic parcel revenues during the three-month period that ended June 30.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 26, 2022
Business, For-Hire

Covenant Logistics Reaches $317M Revenue by Overcoming Q2 Headwinds

Covenant Logistics Group Inc. reported second-quarter revenue and earnings growth July 25, despite market headwinds.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous, For-Hire

10 Roads Express Launches Autonomous Route Using Kodiak Tech

The 10 Roads Express company launched an autonomous truck route in partnership with Kodiak Robotics, a driverless trucking company, they announced July 26.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 26, 2022
Business, For-Hire

FedEx Reduces US Sunday Deliveries in Some Rural Areas

FedEx Corp. plans to scale back Sunday delivery service in far-flung areas of the U.S., the latest evidence that the e-commerce surge spurred by COVID-19 is ending.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
July 22, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Knight-Swift Posts Higher Earnings, Revenue for Q2

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. experienced revenue and earnings growth during the second quarter, the company reported July 20.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson Company President

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. appointed Shelley Simpson president — the first woman to serve in that role.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports Q2 Revenue Jump to $3.84 Billion

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on July 19 posted earnings and revenue growth for the second quarter that was driven by strong segment results.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Marten Reports Record-Breaking Results for Q2

Marten Transport on July 18 reported the highest operating revenue and operating income in its history for the second quarter.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2022
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