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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.
Rankings
Rank Company Total Power Units
1 J.B. Hunt Transport Services 7,208
2 Swift Transportation 4,890
3 Ryder Supply Chain Solutions 4,540
4 XPO Logistics 4,210
5 Werner Enterprises 3,580
6 Ruan 3,501
7 Penske Logistics 2,782
8 NFI 2,305
9 U.S. Xpress Enterprises 1,800
10 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1,382
11 Averitt Express 1,198
12 Estenson Logistics 1,140
13 Universal Logistics Holdings 965
14 Performance Team 910
15 DHL Supply Chain 865
16 Cowan Logistics 766
17 Celadon Group 700
18 TTS 605
19 Ceva Logistics (North America) 604
20 Dupre[singlequote] Logistics 600
21 AIM Integrated Logistics 515
22 Bay and Bay Transportation 500
23 CRST The Transportation Solution 500
24 Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems 415
25 Crane Worldwide Logistics 371
26 Warehouse Services Inc. 314
27 Landair Dedicated 280
28 Fidelitone 191
29 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 178
30 Kenco Group 167
31 East Coast Warehouse & Distribution 140
32 Keller Logistics Group 115
33 Allen Lund Co. 110
34 Leonard's Express 100
Extras
A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

ArcBest Corp. ($177 million), Fort Smith, Ark., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, intermodal and drayage, freight brokerage, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Business, Logistics, TCA

UPS Starting Negotiations on Massive Teamsters Contracts

UPS says it has started contract talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on new collective bargaining agreements covering 250,000 workers.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 10, 2017
Government, Logistics

Lawmakers Seek Industry Input on Infrastructure Plan

Missouri’s chief of transportation will join manufacturing and construction executives to share their perspective with House lawmakers this week about infrastructure projects in need of funding.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2017
Business, Logistics

Flexport Raises $110 Million to Fund Expansion

Flexport has raised $110 million in funding to “double down” on its web-based business model for freight forwarding.

October 10, 2017
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Face Chassis Shortage

Truck drivers are facing a shortage of chassis to haul 40- and 45-foot containers from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, according to The Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2017
Business, Logistics

Belgian Mail Carrier Bpost to Buy Amazon Rival Radial for $820 Million

Bpost SA, the European mail carrier controlled by the Belgian state, agreed to buy former eBay Inc. enterprise unit Radial to bolster its U.S. delivery services.

Robert Fenner | Bloomberg News
October 9, 2017
Business, Logistics

TMC Workforce Expands Supply Chain Business With Purchase of Summitline Industries

TMC Workforce Solutions, a national staffing and recruiting firm based in Houston, announced it has acquired Summitline Industries in Fort Wayne, Ind., as part of an effort to expand its supply chain support business.

October 9, 2017
Government, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

California Republicans Spot Political Opportunity in Fight for Repeal of New Gas, Diesel Tax

Just weeks before it takes effect, California’s new gas tax increase is again under attack, with Republicans mounting a growing campaign against the higher levies.

October 9, 2017
Government, Logistics

Joint US-Mexican Truck Inspections to Speed Up Trade at Otay Mesa Border Crossing

A maddeningly slow inspection process that can make crossing the border an ordeal lasting as long as six hours for trucks carrying cargo from Tijuana to San Diego soon could be dramatically speeded up.

Sandra Dibble | The San Diego Union-Tribune
October 9, 2017
Business, Logistics

Truckload Carrier Pitch to Raise Rates in 2018 Underway; ELDs, Driver Pay, Turnover All Concerns

The combination of the electronic logging device mandate, a shortage of drivers and an improving freight market has carriers and shippers wondering about transportation prices heading into 2018.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2017
Business, Logistics, Top 50

Universal Expects Growth in Operating Income, EPS for First Time Since 2015

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. expects revenue to grow about 10% in the third quarter when earnings are released after the market closes Oct. 26.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017
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