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2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The pandemic-driven spike in online shopping has forced firms to adjust operations.
For the 2021 list, we've decided to use a different metric to rank companies.
Find out where the Top 50 are located by U.S. region.
Rankings
Rank Company Total Power Units
1 J.B. Hunt Transport Services 9,911
2 Penske Logistics 6,718
3 Ryder Supply Chain Solutions 6,000
est
4 Knight-Swift Transportation 5,099
5 Werner Enterprises 4,945
6 NFI 4,500
7 Schneider 3,940
8 Ruan 3,556
9 Cardinal Logistics 3,400
10 Marten Transport 3,238
11 U.S. Xpress Enterprises 2,700
12 C.R. England Inc. 2,375
13 Solistica 2,339
14 Day & Ross 2,145
15 Hub Group 2,005
16 Covenant Logistics Group 1,535
17 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1,382
est
18 DHL Supply Chain 1,300
est
19 Averitt Express 1,178
20 Universal Logistics Holdings 813
21 Cowan Logistics 766
est
22 AIM Integrated Logistics 713
23 Paper Transport/PTI Logistics 710
24 Blackhawk Transport 612
25 Ceva Logistics (North America) 604
est
26 Odyssey Logistics & Technology 600
est
27 Lineage Logistics 550
27 Bay and Bay Transportation 550
29 Dupré Logistics 500
29 Buddy Moore Trucking 500
29 CRST The Transportation Solution 500
est
32 G&D Integrated 468
33 Transervice Logistics 435
34 A. Duie Pyle 419
35 Lily Transportation 415
36 XPO Logistics 410
est
37 Great Plains Transport 400
est
38 LeSaint Logistics 360
38 Legacy Supply Chain Services 360
40 Crowley Logistics 335
41 Warehouse Services Inc. 314
42 Buchanan Hauling & Rigging 310
43 East Coast Warehouse & Distribution 260
44 Dart Advantage Logistics 238
45 Midwest Express 221
46 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 220
est
47 Kenco Group 205
48 PAM Transport 200
48 Hermann Services 200
48 Atech Logistics 200
48 Performance Team 200
Extras
Evan Armstrong breaks down how COVID-19 challenged companies in 2020.
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On the Bubble

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Logistics News
Business, Technology, Logistics

India Crackdown on Amazon, Walmart Seen Hurting Online Shoppers

India’s new rules for foreign e-commerce platforms may be designed to protect local companies from Amazon.com and Walmart Inc., but consumers are likely to suffer the collateral damage.

December 28, 2018
Business, Logistics

CFI Logistics Acquires Chicago-Based Optimal Freight

Truckload carrier and logistics firm CFI announced plans to acquire Chicago-based Optimal Freight.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Rhode Island to Construct 10 More Truck Toll Gantries

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has received federal approval to advance construction on 10 more truck-tolling gantries.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

UPS Holiday Package Returns Hit Peak Before Year End for First Time

UPS Inc. expected to handle a record 1.5 million returns Dec. 19, ahead of its usual early January peak of 1.3 million.

Debbie Cockrell | The News Tribune Tacoma Wash
December 20, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Record Number of Travelers Predicted for Roads, Rails, Airports, AAA Says

Expect record-breaking crowds this holiday season on the nation’s roads, rails and runways, as about one-third of Americans will be on the move.

Mary Wisniewski | Chicago Tribune
December 20, 2018
Business, Logistics

FedEx Stock Takes Beating on Bleak European Outlook

FedEx Corp. shares plunged Dec. 19, after its “jarring” cut to annual forecasts and bleak commentary about European economy and global trade alarmed the market.

December 19, 2018
Business, Logistics

Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Business in Latest Acquisition

Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Ozark Motor Lines Raises Pay as Trucker Shortage Creates Worker Demand

Two motor carriers are closing out the year with pay increases for drivers, capping off a 2018 trend that saw many fleets boost compensation in order to attract and retain drivers.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Resurgent Oil Fields Keep Drivers in Short Supply

These are boom times in West Texas. Across the state, the robust shale industry is providing a lift to local economies and trucking companies that serve the region. It’s also a microcosm for the trucking industry overall when it comes to finding drivers to keep the wheels of growth turning.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 18, 2018
Business, Logistics

Amazon Air Announces Significant Expansion in Major Markets

The air transport division of online retailer Amazon is expanding its capacity at a regional airport near Chicago that markets itself as an alternative to the city’s O’Hare International Airport, the nation’s sixth busiest cargo facility.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 18, 2018
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