The national average price of diesel fuel jumped 14.6 cents to $2.498 a gallon, its fifth straight gain and the biggest single-week jump in more than a year, the Department of Energy said.
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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
iTECH: Boring in on Core Technology
How can trucking and logistics companies — faced with new technology and endless updates to IT systems — avoid wasting money on uncoordinated solutions as they try to keep up with faster, more visible supply chains?
June 15, 2009Gas Climbs 17¢ to $2.66 a Gallon, Lundberg Says
The national average price of regular gasoline continued to climb, gaining 17 cents in the past two weeks to $2.66 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
June 15, 2009Echo Acquires Raytrans Distribution
Echo Global Logistics said that it has acquired Raytrans Distribution Services, a transportation brokerage firm.
June 10, 2009Dept. of Labor to Fund Texas Logistics Training Program
A grant by the Department of Labor will soon fund a production and supply chain logistics training program in Fort Worth, Texas, the Dallas Business Journal reported.
June 10, 2009Obama to Nominate Hersman as NTSB Chairman
President Obama will nominate Deborah Hersman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, to be the board's chairman, the White House said.
June 10, 2009Diesel Jumps 14.6¢ to $2.498 in Fifth Straight Gain
Canada Considering EOBR Standard
A Canadian government panel has asked the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators to develop a federal standard for use of electronic onboard recorders, the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.
June 9, 2009States Creating ‘Smart Road’ Projects with Stimulus Funds to Reduce Traffic
Instead of buying only asphalt and steel, several states will spend federal stimulus dollars on “smart road” projects that use information technology to reduce congestion, according to a survey by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
June 8, 2009Dynamex Reports Lower 3Q Income
Logistics and delivery firm Dynamex Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter profit fell to $1.6 million, or 17 cents a share, from $3.8 million, or 37 cents, a year ago.
June 4, 2009CEVA Retains Ford Contract
CEVA Logistics said it won renewal of a contract to provide inbound logistics services for a Ford Motor Co. plant in Claycomo, Mo.
June 3, 2009