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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
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Rankings
Rank Company Net Revenue (Millions) Gross Revenue (Millions) Types of Freight
1 C.H. Robinson Worldwide $1,718.3 $11,989.8
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
2 Total Quality Logistics $445.6 $2,239.9
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
3 XPO Logistics $342.0 $1,782.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
4 Echo Global Logistics $290.3 $1,512.3
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
5 UPS Supply Chain Solutions $280.0 $2,300.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
6 Landstar System $272.0 $1,638.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
7 WWEX Group $200.0 $750.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, parcel, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
8 Hub Group $118.6 $928.7
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
9 J.B. Hunt Transport Services $112.0 $699.5
est
air expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
10 Yusen Logistics $99.0 $767.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, parcel
11 Unishippers Global Logistics $95.5 $451.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
12 GlobalTranz Enterprises $89.0 $484.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
13 Roadrunner Transportation Systems $84.7 $330.3
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel
14 BNSF Logistics $83.0 $610.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal (13,750), LTL (33,000), dry van TL (350,000), refrigerated (28,000), flatbed/heavy haul (77,000)
15 Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. $81.0 $670.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
16 England Logistics $77.9 $427.6
est
rail intermodal (1,800), LTL (68,000), dry van TL (66,000), refrigerated (32,000), flatbed/heavy haul (7,300)
17 Allen Lund Co. $69.9 $451.2
est
rail intermodal (419), LTL (73,512), bulk/tank (8)
18 Kuehne + Nagel Americas $68.0 $454.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
19 Werner Enterprises $61.0 $393.2
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
20 Trinity Logistics $56.0 $358.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
21 ArcBest Corp. $55.0 $308.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
22 TTS $53.2 $456.5
est
air/expedited (5,453), rail intermodal (59,270), LTL (46,617), dry van TL (137,062), parcel (1,666)
23 PLS Logistics Services $53.0 $527.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
24 Sunteck Transport Group $52.0 $269.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
25 FLS Transportation Services $50.0 $322.0
est
dry van TL, flatbed/heavy haul, LTL, refrigerated
26 Market Transport Services $42.0 $310.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
27 Matson Logistics $38.0 $387.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
28 Knight Transportation $37.9 $231.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
29 Redwood Logistics $37.5 $250.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
30 ATS Logistics Services $37.1 $244.0
est
air/expedited, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
31 John J. Jerue Truck Broker $35.0 $250.0
est
NA
32 Choptank Transport $34.0 $225.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
33 Patterson Cos. $33.0 $195.0
est
air/expedited, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
34 AFN $31.0 $196.0
est
NA
35 Nolan Transportation Group $30.7 $196.5
est
air/expedited (5,136), rail intermodal (12,720), LTL (13,496), dry van TL (77,180), refrigerated (7,166), flatbed/heavy haul (21,404)
36 Cornerstone Systems $29.0 $254.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
37 Champion Logistics Group $27.0 $71.0
est
air/expedited, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank(900), parcel
38 Strive Logistics $26.0 $176.2
est
LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
39 Integrity Express Logistics $25.0 $125.0
est
dry van TL, refrigerated, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul
40 Diversified Transportation Services $20.0 $130.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank
41 NFI $20.0 $219.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
42 Network FOB $18.8 $101.1
est
dry van TL (20,000), refrigerated (4,100), LTL (6,000), flatbed/heavy haul (25,000)
43 MegaCorp Logistics $18.7 $112.6
est
air/expedited (2,489), rail intermodal (1,493), LTL (2,987), dry van TL (17,924), refrigerated (20,912), flatbed/heavy haul (4,481)
44 Celadon Group $18.0 $123.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
45 Scott Logistics Corp. $18.0 $113.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul
46 Swift Transportation $15.0 $100.0
est
dry van TL (40,000), refrigerated (10,000), flatbed/heavy haul (10,000)
47 Triple T Transport $15.0 $100.0
est
dry van TL, refrigerated, LTL
48 Global Transport Logistics $15.0 $30.0
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
49 Genpro Inc. $14.0 $130.0
est
dry van TL, flatbed/heavy haul, LTL, rail intermodal, refrigerated
50 MIQ Logistics $14.0 $214.0
est
air/expedited (2,560), rail intermodal (2,895), LTL (381,041), dry van TL (209,395), parcel (13,397)
51 Syfan Logistics $13.4 $78.7
est
air/expedited, rail intermodal, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel
52 R2 Logistics $13.0 $90.5
est
NA
53 Koch Logistics $12.5 $85.0
est
NA
54 Bay and Bay Transportation $12.0 $71.0
est
rail intermodal (4,600), LTL (4,800), dry van TL (26,000), refrigerated (4,100), flatbed/heavy haul (3,500)
55 TransCorr National Logistics $11.7 $73.9
est
rail intermodal (250), LTL (7,350), dry van TL (74,900), refrigerated (125), flatbed/heavy haul (3,300)
56 Ruan $11.0 $75.0
est
rail intermodal (40,782), LTL (45,477), dry van TL (295,803), refrigerated (258,638), flatbed/heavy haul (183,191), bulk/tank (561,792)
57 Leonard's Express $10.7 $97.4
est
rail intermodal (920), LTL (15,102), dry van TL (23,047), refrigerated (34,572)
58 J.H. Rose Logistics $10.5 $70.0
est
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated
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Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Business Cleared for Takeoff by FAA

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Cameron Ramsdell to Lead Newly Formed U.S. Xpress Ventures

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. announced it established U.S. Xpress Ventures, a business unit focused on developing and implementing new asset-based business models and technology strategies within the company. It named Cameron Ramsdell president of the new unit.

April 23, 2019
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Celadon Sells Logistics Group, Hopes for Financial Reporting in Fall

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April 22, 2019
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Heartland Express Continues to Post Profit Improvement

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Convoy Launches Go Marketplace for Preloaded Trailers

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April 22, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Roadrunner Board Nominates Donald Brown, Christopher Jamroz

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April 22, 2019
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Investors Pour More Money Into Warehouse Tech Startups

Flowspace, a technology firm that helps businesses manage warehousing and fulfillment services, received $12 million in funding from an investment group led by Canvas Ventures.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
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Transport Topics Wins Eight Regional Azbee Awards

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April 17, 2019
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Army Corps of Engineers Takes Heat in Wake of Missouri River Flooding

The federal agency that manages dams along the Missouri River received stern criticism from several U.S. senators earlier this month during a hearing held to examine the massive flooding that caused more than $3 billion in damage in the Midwest.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
April 17, 2019
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