XPO Logistics posted its best-ever second quarter as a strong economy generated demand for freight hauling and logistics services, and the company was able to capitalize on a shift toward greater outsourcing of transportation by shippers.
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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 | 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 |
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
XPO Logistics Posts Record Results in Second Quarter
Saia Follows Industry Trend With Record Earnings in 2Q
In the midst of a buoyant economy, less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. on Aug. 1 reported record second-quarter earnings. Saia said operating revenue was up nearly 18%, reaching nearly $428.7 million, or $1.18 a share, compared with $364.4 million, or 69 cents a share, for the same period in 2017.
Vancouver Port Celebrates Completion of Freight Rail Project
Port of Vancouver administrators, along with political and industry leaders, stood atop a small stage in a largely vacant marine terminal the morning of July 31 to celebrate the completion of the $251 million West Vancouver Freight Access project.
Why the Trucking Shortage Is Costing You
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Truckers Say Port Everglades Terminal Boycott Still Possible
As the Aug. 1 deadline for a potential boycott looms, disagreements persist between members of the South Florida trucking community and Port Everglades Terminal LLC.
Landstar Analyst Invokes ‘Spaceballs’ in Bullish Freight Thesis
Landstar System’s stock is traveling at “ludicrous” speed after a series of bullish analyst calls, including one with references from the movie “Spaceballs.”
Echo Global Logistics Income, Revenue Jump
Echo Global Logistics reported record second-quarter net income of $7.7 million from a loss of $200,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The Chicago-based third-party logistics company reported earnings per share of 28 cents, up from a loss of minus 1 cent a share a year ago.
July 27, 2018TFI International Reports Improved Second-Quarter Earnings
Canadian transportation and logistics company TFI International reported second-quarter net income of C$80.4 million, or 89 cents per share, a significant turnaround from last year when TFI reported a quarterly loss of $75 million, or 82 cents per share.
Texas City Cracks Down on Truck Route Violators
An ordinance prohibiting commercial motor vehicles from traveling in the Odessa, Texas, city limits is beginning to show its effect, as five truckers were found guilty of violating the law July 25.
Chassis Pool OK’d for Georgia, South Carolina Ports
The creation of a common chassis pool by the port authorities for Georgia and South Carolina will go forward.