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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, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Study Finds Additional Research Needed to Better Understand Driver Fatigue

While there is some evidence that fatigue among truck drivers increases the risk of crashes, questions remain about effective ways to minimize that risk, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 14, 2016
Logistics

US Antitrust Chief Concerned About CP Rail-Norfolk Proposed Trust

The head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division said he's concerned about the proposed voting trust structure Canadian Pacific Railway wants to use to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp.

March 10, 2016
Business, Logistics

XPO Becomes Logistics Manager for Trinity Health

XPO Logistics is expanding its presence in the health care industry by landing a contract as the third-party logistics provider for Trinity Health, the two companies said March 9.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

CP Rail CEO Harrison Says Combination with CSX Still Possible

Canadian Pacific Railway still is interested in exploring a merger with CSX Corp. even as Canada’s second-largest carrier continues to pursue Norfolk Southern Corp., CEO Hunter Harrison said.

Frederic Tomesco | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Intermodal Terminal Brings Economic Boost to Florida Town

The facility is a month shy of its second birthday, but Winter Haven, Florida, city and business leaders say the CSX intermodal terminal and surrounding logistics center already are bringing the economic development they wanted.

Madison Fantozzi | The (Lakeland, Fla.) Ledger
March 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

TRAC Intermodal Reports 2015 Profit, Reverses Year-Earlier Loss

Chassis provider TRAC Intermodal reported 2015 net income of $26.7 million, reversing a year-earlier loss of $3 million as revenue improved 10%.

March 4, 2016
Business, Logistics

Consumer Comfort Falls to Lowest Level of the Year

Consumer confidence declined in the last week of February to the lowest level of the year as Americans’ perceptions about the economy and the buying climate waned.

Tatiana Darie | Bloomberg News
March 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Surges After Report of Canadian Pacific Takeover Interest

CSX Corp. jumped as much as 8% after the close of trading in New York, following a report that Canadian Pacific Railway approached the U.S. railroad about a takeover in January and was rebuffed.

March 2, 2016
Business, Logistics

Big Cargo Ship in Seattle Signals Big Stakes as Nation's Ports Compete

The largest cargo ship to visit the United States, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, arrived in Seattle on Feb. 29 to greetings from Mayor Ed Murray and other dignitaries, and a flurry of media coverage.

Janet I. Tu | The Seattle Times
March 1, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Logistics

Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.

Neil Abt | Editorial Director
February 29, 2016
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