Nearly 1.4 billion pounds of cargo made its way through Chicago Rockford International Airport in 2017 — a record that the airport has beaten by nearly 22% through the first 10 months of this year.
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Logistics 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 | 8,727 |
2 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 6,000 |
3 | Werner Enterprises | 4,000 |
4 | Schneider | 3,930 |
5 | Penske Logistics | 3,734 |
6 | Ruan | 3,598 |
7 | NFI | 3,300 |
8 | Knight-Swift Transportation | 3,089 |
9 | Cardinal Logistics | 3,022 |
10 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | 2,440 |
11 | Hub Group | 2,250 |
12 | C.R. England | 2,200 |
13 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | 1,815 |
14 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 1,382 |
15 | DHL Supply Chain | 1,200 |
16 | Averitt Express | 1,123 |
17 | Commercial Warehousing | 1,000 |
18 | Universal Logistics Holdings | 930 |
19 | Marten Transport | 847 |
20 | Cowan Logistics | 766 |
21 | Celadon Group | 700 |
22 | AIM Integrated Logistics | 655 |
23 | Day and Ross Transportation Group | 629 |
24 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | 600 |
25 | Performance Team | 600 |
26 | CRST The Transportation Solution | 500 |
27 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 500 |
28 | G&D Integrated | 468 |
29 | Landair | 430 |
30 | Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems | 415 |
31 | XPO Logistics | 400 |
32 | Sunteck TTS | 380 |
33 | Crowley Logistics | 335 |
34 | Leonard's Express | 330 |
35 | Warehouse Services Inc. | 314 |
36 | USA Truck | 311 |
37 | ITS Logistics | 300 |
38 | Dupré Logistics | 250 |
39 | LeSaint Logistics | 250 |
40 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | 235 |
41 | ODW Logistics | 230 |
42 | ADS Logistics | 228 |
43 | Midwest Express Group | 221 |
44 | Dart Advantage Logistics | 216 |
45 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | 200 |
46 | East Coast Warehouse & Distribution | 190 |
47 | Kane Is Able Inc. | 165 |
48 | Evans Distribution Systems | 155 |
49 | Decker Truck Line | 140 |
50 | Atech Logistics | 135 |
51 | Verst Group Logistics | 130 |
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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Extras
On the Bubble
Cargo Business Booms at Rockford Airport
Nation’s Ports Booming Amid Strong Economy
September and October were record months for many of the nation’s ports as shippers prepared for a busy holiday shopping season and rushed to get cargo into the U.S. ahead of the Trump administration’s tariffs against several nations, including China.
Increase in Online Shopping Could Lead to Package Delays
Area shoppers will want to purchase their holiday gifts earlier this year, as a major jump in online holiday shopping could complicate the delivery system.
Postal Service Gears Up for Holiday Deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service said it expects to deliver nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to a release.
Andrew, Michael Leto Secure Funding for New Online Freight Marketplace
Serial entrepreneurs Andrew and Michael Leto, who started GlobalTranz Enterprises and 10-4 Systems, both of which were sold earlier this year, are launching a new enterprise. It is a software platform called Emerge that allows shippers and carriers to book loads, track shipments and source new capacity in what is being described as a private freight marketplace.
Lineage Logistics, Dreisbach Open Cool Port Food Warehouse at Port of Oakland
Lineage Logistics and Dreisbach Enterprises opened a modernistic cold storage and logistics facility at the Port of Oakland to handle food imports and exports.
Walmart Expands Offerings in Bid to Stay in Retail Race With Amazon
NEW YORK — Walmart may be bruised by Amazon, but it’s learning how to fight back.
Cadence Premier Logistics Opens Center in Illinois
Cadence Premier Logistics has opened the Pit Stop Truck Center, a 77,000-square-foot facility in Joliet, Ill., the company announced Nov. 14.
November 16, 2018Tesla Has Bought Trucking Companies to Boost Deliveries, Elon Musk Says
Elon Musk apparently is charting his way out of what he’s referred to as “delivery logistics hell” by making acquisitions and lining up contracts with trucking haulers.
Turvo Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding
Turvo, a collaborative logistics platform, announced Nov. 8 it had raised $60 million in Series B funding.
November 15, 2018