Norfolk Southern Corp. is gaining political and customer support for rejecting Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s takeover bid, which could make it harder for the Canadian company and investor Bill Ackman to wage a proxy fight.
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2018 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
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Rankings
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 |
About the Rankings...
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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Verst Group
($172 million), Walton, Ky., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, returned goods management, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Rep. Doris Matsui Headlines UC Davis’ Freight Discussion on Capitol Hill
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) will share her perspective on the economic benefits realized when freight corridors are improved at an event hosted by the National Center for Sustainable Transportation on Jan. 12 on Capitol Hill.
January 11, 2016Business, Logistics
Intermodal Cargo Falls in 4Q for First Time Since 2009
Intermodal freight in the fourth quarter declined for the first time since 2009 on a year-over-year basis, industry experts said, hurt by factors such as low fuel prices that helped competing truckers, a weaker economy and elevated inventories.
January 11, 2016Government, Business, Logistics, Autonomous
Canada Trucking Chief David Bradley Plans to Step Down at End of 2017
David Bradley, president of both the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association, announced on Jan. 8 that he will leave his posts at the end of 2017.
January 8, 2016Business, Logistics
Germany’s Linde Launches Sale of Logistics Unit Gist, Worth $875 Million
Germany's Linde is launching the sale of its temperature-controlled logistics unit Gist in a deal potentially worth more than $875 million, as it streamlines its operations to focus on its core industrial gases operations, two people familiar with the matter said.
January 7, 2016Business, Logistics
Florida East Coast Railway Intermodal Facility Boosts Cargo Volume at Port Everglades
Florida East Coast Railway's 43-acre intermodal facility in Broward County is bringing more cargo through South Florida.
January 7, 2016Government, Logistics
Two House Democrats Urge Rejection of Canadian Pacific Bid for Norfolk Southern
Two senior Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives urged federal regulators on Jan. 6 to reject any acquisition bid for railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp. by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
January 7, 2016Business, Logistics
Exel Changing Name to DHL Supply Chain
Exel, the Westerville, Ohio, firm ranked No. 6 on the Transport Topics list of the Top 50 largest logistics companies in North America, has announced it is changing its name to DHL Supply Chain in 2016.
January 6, 2016Business, Logistics
LoadMatch Logistics Changes Name to ArcTransit
LoadMatch Logistics has changed its name to ArcTransit to better reflect its business as a full-service transportation provider.
January 6, 2016Business, Logistics
Ohio-Based Integrity Express Logistics Expands in Tampa
Ohio-based Integrity Express Logistics has opened a branch office in Tampa, Florida, with 20 employees and plans to hire 50 more in the coming months.
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