Freight railroads reached labor agreements with two unions, averting a strike for the holiday shipping season, after U.S. lawmakers said they were prepared to intervene in the dispute, Bloomberg reported Friday.
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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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Extras
On the Bubble
Echo Global Logistics Buys Intermodal Company
Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Trailer Transport Systems, an intermodal marketing company, to enhance Echo’s truck/rail service offerings.
December 8, 2011Alisam Freight Management Acquires Plains Transportation
Alisam Freight Management, a San Antonio logistics company, said it has acquired motor carrier Plains Transportation Inc., Amarillo, Texas, for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Georgia Flatbed Hauler Buys Brokerage
Georgia flatbed hauler Bennett Motor Express has acquired logistics and brokerage company Best Ways Brokerage for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Judge to Set Creditors’ Claims Deadline In Trailer Bridge Bankruptcy Case
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of Trailer Bridge Inc. will set a deadline for creditors to file claims at a Dec. 14 hearing.
December 8, 2011Port to Gain Intermodal Capacity With $6.5 Million Track Project
The Port of Savannah’s intermodal capacity will be enhanced by a $6.5 million project to add 1.2 miles of rail track at a container transfer terminal, the Georgia Ports Authority announced.
December 8, 2011Express Scripts Hires SCI for Drug Deliveries
Express Scripts Canada said it has signed a supply chain contract to have SCI Logistics manage the home delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
December 8, 2011As National Rail Strike Looms, Freight Customers Seek Options
U.S.-based freight railroads and their major customers, including intermodal fleets, raced last week to prepare for what could be the first nationwide rail strike in two decades as soon as Dec. 6.
December 5, 2011Railroads, Unions Reach Agreement, Avoiding Strike
Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.7% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.7% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 2, 2011Ryder Expands Reverse-Logistics Capability
Ryder System has expanded its reverse-logistics business to include processing returns in the same facilities from which it forwards outbound shipments.
December 2, 2011