Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October to a seven-year high as gasoline prices dropped and the job market improved.
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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 | 10,115 |
2 | Knight-Swift Transportation | 6,188 |
3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 6,000 |
4 | Werner Enterprises | 4,500 |
5 | NFI | 4,000 |
6 | Schneider | 3,917 |
7 | Ruan | 3,704 |
8 | Penske Logistics | 3,494 |
9 | Cardinal Logistics | 3,155 |
10 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | 2,700 |
11 | DHL Supply Chain | 2,400 |
12 | C.R. England | 2,200 |
13 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | 2,104 |
14 | Covenant Logistics Group | 1,584 |
15 | Hub Group | 1,386 |
16 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 1,382 |
17 | Averitt Express | 1,348 |
18 | Marten Transport | 1,111 |
19 | Day and Ross Transportation Group | 1,016 |
20 | Commercial Warehousing | 1,000 |
21 | Universal Logistics Holdings | 925 |
22 | Cowan Logistics | 766 |
23 | AIM Integrated Logistics | 703 |
24 | Celadon Group | 700 |
25 | Paper Transport | 670 |
26 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | 604 |
27 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | 600 |
28 | Performance Team | 550 |
29 | CRST The Transportation Solution | 500 |
30 | G&D Integrated | 468 |
31 | Transervice Logistics | 435 |
32 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 425 |
33 | Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems | 415 |
34 | XPO Logistics | 400 |
35 | Sunteck TTS | 380 |
36 | Crowley Logistics | 335 |
37 | Dupré Logistics | 330 |
38 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | 325 |
39 | Warehouse Services Inc. | 314 |
40 | USA Truck | 311 |
41 | Buchanan Hauling & Rigging | 310 |
42 | Redwood Logistics | 286 |
43 | LeSaint Logistics | 250 |
44 | ITS Logistics | 250 |
45 | Dart Advantage Logistics | 238 |
46 | East Coast Warehouse & Distribution | 230 |
47 | A. Duie Pyle | 222 |
48 | Midwest Express Group | 221 |
49 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | 220 |
50 | ODW Logistics | 215 |
51 | PAM Transport | 200 |
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
Consumer Confidence Rose to Seven-Year High in October
Los Angeles Delays Hit Sales as No. 1 US Port Suffers
After years of ending the holiday shopping season with too much merchandise stacked in their warehouses, U.S. retailers face the opposite this year: They may not have enough.
October 27, 2014Trailer Orders Soar in September to Highest Level Since 2005
September trailer orders spiked 86.2% from a year earlier and soared to the highest level in nearly a decade, ACT Research reported.
Swift Posts Higher 3Q Profit
Swift Transportation Co. said its third-quarter net income climbed to $50.2 million, or 35 cents per share, from $30 million, or 21 cents, a year earlier.
Forward Air’s 3Q Income Improves
Forward Air Corp.’s third-quarter net income rose to $16.7 million, or 54 cents a share, from $14.2 million, or 46 cents, a year ago.
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 5.4% This Year
For the first 42 weeks, U.S. intermodal volume has increased 5.4% from the same period last year, to 10.9 million units, the Association of American Railroads reported.
October 24, 2014Universal Truckload’s Earnings Decline in 3Q
Universal Truckload Services Inc.’s third-quarter earnings slipped to $13.1 million, or 44 cents per share, from $13.7 million, or 46 cents, a year ago.
Hub Group’s 3Q Income Declines on Charges
Hub Group Inc. said its third-quarter income declined due to driver-settlement and software-development charges.
Union Pacific’s Income Rises to $1.37 Billion
Union Pacific Corp.’s third-quarter net income rose to $1.37 billion, or $1.53 per share, from $1.15 billion, or $1.24, during the same time last year.
October 23, 2014Norfolk Southern’s 3Q Income Rises
Norfolk Southern Corp. said its third-quarter profit increased 16% and revenue rose 7%.
October 22, 2014