The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require a cut of 30% in the allowable stopping distance for the majority of new trucks beginning in 2011, the agency said Friday.
July 27, 2009Logistics 50 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
Top Dedicated Contract Carriers
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 |
Top 50 Logistics Companies provide logistics services, including freight brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and dedicated contract carriage in North America and are ranked on the basis of annual gross revenue. Some sector rankings may have been updated since their print publication. To be included in the Top 50 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 50 list.
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On the Bubble
Wabash’s Second-Quarter Loss Widens
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. lost $17.9 million, or 59 cents a share, in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $3.2 million, or 11 cents, a year ago.
August 6, 2009Wabash Completes $35 Million Capital Infusion
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it has completed a $35 million investment in the company by a private equity firm.
August 4, 2009Expeditors’ Second-Quarter Income Declines
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said Tuesday its second-quarter net income fell 24% to $54.1 million, or 25 cents a share, from $71.3 million, or 32 cents, a year ago.
August 4, 2009Rule Won’t Require Overhaul of Braking Systems, Experts Say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s decision to cut the maximum allowed stopping distance for large trucks by 30% will increase truck buyers’ costs somewhat, but will not force a widespread shift to new technology such as air disc brakes, industry groups and manufacturers said.
August 3, 2009Kansas City Southern Profit Shrinks in 2Q
Kansas City Southern said Thursday it earned $6.7 million, 7 cents a share, in its second quarter, compared with $50.2 million, or 56 cents, a year ago.
July 30, 2009Canadian Pacific 2Q Income Grows on One-Time Charge
Canadian freight railroad Canadian Pacific’s second-quarter net income grew to C$157.3 ($145 million), or 93 Canadian cents a share, from $154.7 million ($142 million), or C$1 a share, a year ago.
July 30, 2009Norfolk Southern Profit Drops 45%
Norfolk Southern Corp. reported that their second-quarter profit fell 45% from a year ago.
July 29, 2009FedEx National LTL Names New President
FedEx Corp. said it has named Mike Moss as president of FedEx National LTL, the parcel carrier’s long-haul less-than-truckload unit.
July 27, 2009Standards Body Passes on ‘Hot’ Fuel Rule
Trucking groups hailed the decision by the National Conference on Weights and Measures not to proceed with proposals to regulate the temperature of retail fuel at the pump.
July 27, 2009