Kansas City Southern reported lower profits in the fourth quarter and full calendar year 2016 compared with the same period of 2015, although the freight railroad was most hurt due to foreign exchange rate losses from its international business.
January 20, 2017Up Front
Battling supply chain, freight capacity issues, logistics providers demonstrate the value they bring to their business partners
As the 3PL industry continues to grow, so does our ranking of North America’s largest logistics companies, now at 100
Find out where the Top 100 Logistics companies are located by region; click links to view details about the company
Rankings
Logistics 100 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
Top Freight Brokerage Firms
| Rank | Company | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Net Revenue (Millions) | Types of Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $14,508.0 | 1,793.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 2 | Total Quality Logistics | $7,791.0 | 1,394.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 3 | Coyote Logistics | $5,500.0 est |
710.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 4 | WWEX Group | $4,600.0 | 837.0 | air/expedited, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 5 | Echo Global Logistics | $3,745.0 | 540.3 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 6 | Mode Global | $3,400.0 | 430.5 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, parcel |
| 7 | Landstar System | $3,350.0 est |
550.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 8 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $2,793.0 | 300.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 9 | XPO Logistics | $2,700.0 | 427.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 10 | J.B. Hunt Integrated Capacity Solutions | $2,538.0 | 300.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 11 | Hub Group | $2,000.0 | 0.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 12 | Nolan Transportation Group | $1,900.0 | 270.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 13 | Arrive Logistics | $1,631.6 | 200.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 14 | ArcBest Corp. | $1,580.0 | 195.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 15 | Schneider | $1,520.0 est |
215.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 16 | Allen Lund Co. | $1,220.9 | 143.3 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 18 | Redwood Logistics | $1,160.0 | 173.0 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 19 | Ascent Global Logistics | $1,139.0 | 146.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 20 | Convoy | $1,130.0 est |
135.0 est |
LTL, dry van truckload |
| 21 | Integrity Express Logistics | $1,027.3 | 124.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 22 | Trinity Logistics | $992.2 | 141.5 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 23 | Traffix | $898.0 | 161.6 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 24 | ITS Logistics | $874.6 | 125.1 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, bulk/tank |
| 25 | PLS Logistics Services | $850.0 | 105.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 25 | Armstrong Transport Group | $850.0 | 105.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 27 | Knight-Swift Transportation | $817.0 | 115.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, ocean container |
| 28 | BNSF Logistics | $800.0 est |
125.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 29 | Priority-1 Inc. | $757.0 | 141.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 30 | MegaCorp Logistics | $742.1 | 102.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 31 | BlueGrace Logistics | $720.0 | 115.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 32 | Spot Inc. | $713.0 | 65.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 33 | Matson Logistics | $707.4 | - | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 34 | Pepsi Logistics Company | $705.0 | 57.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 35 | ATS Logistics Services | $681.0 | 106.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload |
| 36 | R&R Family of Companies | $649.5 | 113.7 | dry van truckload, rail intermodal, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul, air/expedited |
| 37 | Werner Enterprises | $622.5 | 87.1 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 38 | FLS Transportation Services | $600.0 | 91.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 39 | Axle Logistics | $519.6 | 66.7 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 40 | Circle Logistics | $513.5 | 83.2 | air/expedited, LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 41 | NFI | $500.0 | 64.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 42 | TransAmerica Express Logistics | $480.2 est |
140.4 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 43 | DSV A/S (North America) | $478.3 | 56.9 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 44 | Logistic Dynamics | $477.0 | 69.0 | dry van truckload, rail intermodal, LTL |
| 45 | TA Services | $474.5 | 56.5 | LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul, refrigerated |
| 46 | England Logistics | $450.1 est |
104.8 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 47 | Cornerstone Systems | $394.0 | 45.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload |
| 48 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $387.0 est |
55.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 49 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $381.0 | 48.1 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy |
| 50 | Magellan Transport Logistics | $374.0 | 59.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 51 | Triple T Transport | $340.0 | 31.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 52 | KAG Logistics | $329.0 | 45.0 est |
bulk/tank |
| 53 | Roar Logistics | $327.6 | 37.3 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 54 | Covenant Transport Solutions | $321.2 | 50.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 55 | USAT Logistics | $310.3 | 37.5 | rail intermodal, dry van truckload |
| 56 | Watco Logistics | $310.0 est |
50.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 57 | Sunset Transportation | $296.0 | 42.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 58 | Transfix | $295.5 | 19.0 | LTL, dry van truckload |
| 59 | Johanson Transportation Service | $281.0 | 40.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 60 | R2 Logistics | $275.0 est |
41.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 61 | Day & Ross | $250.0 | 42.5 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 62 | Direct Connect Logistix | $249.9 | 36.1 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload |
| 63 | Beemac Logistics | $248.0 | 27.6 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 64 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $246.0 | 35.0 est |
air/expedited, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 65 | FitzMark | $240.0 est |
40.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 66 | RPM Freight Systems | $227.9 | 37.3 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, auto hauling |
| 67 | Logistics Plus | $214.0 | 30.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 68 | Capstone Logistics | $213.0 | 24.3 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 69 | Dupré Logistics | $200.0 | 27.4 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 70 | Genpro Inc. | $199.0 | 20.0 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 71 | Kirsch Transportation | $195.7 | 25.0 est |
rail intermodal, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 72 | Ease Logistics | $195.4 | 17.2 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 73 | US Logistics | $187.0 | 25.2 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank |
| 73 | Ashley Distribution Services | $187.0 | 25.0 est |
LTL, dry van truckload, rail intermodal |
| 75 | Radiant Logistics | $180.0 est |
26.0 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 76 | Steam Logistics | $176.0 | 25.0 est |
rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, air/expedited |
| 77 | Becker Logistics | $172.9 | 26.2 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 78 | CRST The Transportation Solution | $166.0 | 30.0 est |
LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 79 | Venture Connect | $163.0 | 20.0 | dry van truckload, LTL, rail intermodal, air/expedited, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 80 | Longship | $161.7 | 13.9 | dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 81 | C.L. Services | $156.2 | 20.1 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 82 | Cardinal Logistics | $154.0 | 22.0 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 83 | Corporate Traffic Logistics | $151.6 | 20.0 est |
dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, LTL, rail intermodal |
| 84 | SPI Logistics | $150.2 | 25.3 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 85 | Cowan Logistics | $150.0 | 17.7 | dry van truckload |
| 86 | Koch Logistics | $148.2 | 22.3 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 87 | Bay and Bay Transportation | $147.6 | 14.8 | rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 88 | ST Freight | $146.3 | 19.0 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 89 | Tallgrass Freight Co. | $145.3 | 20.0 est |
air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 89 | Marten Transport | $145.3 | 24.2 | refrigerated |
| 91 | Nationwide Logistics | $138.0 | 20.1 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank, parcel |
| 92 | Amstan Logistics | $137.0 | 14.2 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 93 | Buchanan Logistics | $134.6 est |
22.1 est |
dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul |
| 94 | Edge Logistics | $134.3 | 13.3 | dry van truckload, refrigerated, bulk/tank |
| 95 | ODW Logistics | $132.4 | 21.8 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 96 | RLS Logistics | $126.5 | 18.2 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 97 | Blue Marlin Logistics Group | $125.0 | 15.0 est |
dry van truckload, refrigerated |
| 98 | BM2 Freight Services | $122.8 | 21.6 | rail intermodal, bulk/tank, dry van truckload, air/expedited, LTL |
| 99 | AIT Worldwide Logistics | $122.3 | 21.4 | air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, parcel |
| 100 | Network Transport/Soar Transportation Group | $120.6 | 18.8 | dry van truckload, rail/intermodal, flatbed |
| 100 | Fifth Wheel Freight | $118.9 | 15.1 | LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul |
About the Rankings...
Top 100 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 100 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 100 list.
* No. 17 removed from the list due to unverified information provided by the company, No. 33 - 43 and No. 100 updated after original publication.
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Hyundai Merchant Marine to Buy Minority Stake in Total Terminals International
Hyundai Merchant Marine will buy a 20% stake in Total Terminals International, agreeing to a $15.6 million deal with Mediterranean Shipping Co. on Jan. 19, one day after a U.S. bankruptcy court approved MSC’s purchase from the bankrupt Hanjin Shipping Co.
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Great Western Acquires Quality Trailer Sales
Great Western Leasing and Sales acquired Quality Trailer Sales, expanding its network into the southwest U.S., and adding Heil Trailer to its product line, the company said.
January 20, 2017Government, Business, Logistics
Kansas City Southern Profits Decline in Fourth Quarter
Business, Logistics
US Judge Approves Hanjin's Sale of Total Terminals International for $133 Million
A U.S. District Court bankruptcy judge has approved a $133 million dollar deal between Hanjin Shipping Co. and a terminal operating subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Co. to purchase a majority share in Total Terminals International.
January 19, 2017Business, Logistics
Railroads Report Better Fourth Quarter, But Shakeup Could Alter Industry in 2017
The fourth quarter marked a turnaround for the railroad companies from the lackluster year, according to earnings released last week, but a potentially major shakeup could result in an interesting 2017 for the industry.
January 19, 2017Business, Logistics
CSX Reports Lower Earnings In Fourth Quarter But Matches Analyst Forecasts
CSX Corp. reported weaker earnings in the fourth quarter than the same period in 2015, although the freight carrier met analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg News.
January 17, 2017Business, Logistics
Railroad Profit Rebound Plays Catch-Up to Yearlong Stock Surge
With U.S. railroads forecast to report their first earnings growth since 2015, a stock rally that began in anticipation of the profit rebound is looking overdone.
January 17, 2017Perspective, Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous, Fuel
Opinion: Appreciate Truck Drivers Every Day of the Year
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11–17 last year here in America. It is recognized as a time to honor and acknowledge the nation’s truck drivers for their dedication and hard work and for putting up with extraordinarily challenging working conditions throughout the year.
January 16, 2017Editorial, Business, Safety, Government, Logistics, Autonomous
Editorial: Salute 20 Ambassadors of Trucking
Please take a moment to note and appreciate something that doesn’t happen nearly often enough. Twenty of our fellow citizens are being lauded with national attention for devotion to their industry, working hard and carefully on a consistent basis over time, in a way that helps to make for a smoothly running society.
January 16, 2017Business, Logistics
XPO Lands Cummins Logistics Contract
XPO Logistics has won a contract to manage the primary parts distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee, for diversified manufacturer Cummins Inc., XPO said Jan. 11.
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