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2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
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Rankings
Rank This Year Rank Last Year Company Net Revenue (Millions) Gross Revenue (Millions) Employees
1 2 XPO Logistics $4,741
est
$8,638 -
2 3 J.B. Hunt Transport Services $2,794
est
$6,181 22,172
3 1 UPS Supply Chain Solutions $2,640
est
$6,793 16,564
4 7 DHL Supply Chain $2,310
est
$4,200 -
5 4 C.H. Robinson Worldwide $2,278
est
$13,144 14,000
6 5 Expeditors International of Washington $2,164
est
$6,098 14,600
7 6 Ryder Supply Chain Solutions $2,126
est
$2,659 -
8 10 Americold Logistics $1,555
est
- 11,000
9 8 FedEx Logistics $1,495
est
$2,916 -
10 9 Ceva Logistics (North America) $1,490
est
$2,320 -
11 13 Kuehne + Nagel Americas $1,263
est
$4,909 -
12 14 Penske Logistics $1,200
est
$1,500 14,180
12 23 Geodis (North America) $1,200
est
$2,200 10,141
14 15 NFI $1,100
est
$1,250 8,300
15 16 Swift Transportation $1,073
est
$1,431 -
16 12 Schneider $1,000
est
$2,125 -
16 24 APL Logistics (North America) $1,000
est
$1,700 7,600
18 18 DB Schenker (North America) $940
est
$2,580 -
19 17 Cardinal Logistics $935
est
$1,006 4,735
20 112 Syncreon $900
est
- -
20 22 Lineage Logistics $900
est
- -
22 20 Werner Enterprises $810
est
$1,156 5,142
23 Radial $800
est
- -
24 19 Neovia Logistics $763
est
- -
25 21 Ruan $750
est
$796 5,546
26 25 Kenco Group $571
est
$626 5,000
27 27 Total Quality Logistics $465
est
$2,321 4,200
28 29 Hub Group $455
est
$3,573 2,713
29 32 U.S. Xpress Enterprises $453
est
$604 422
30 31 Saddle Creek Logistics Services $451
est
- 2,900
31 11 DSV A/S (North America) $420
est
$1,798 7,100
32 30 DSC Logistics $415
est
$0 -
33 26 Panalpina Inc. $398
est
$2,411 -
34 112 Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services $380
est
$500 1,989
35 112 TransGroup Global Logistics $360
est
$800 1,400
36 28 Universal Logistics Holdings $355
est
$444 -
37 Black Horse Carriers Inc. $338
est
- 2,625
38 37 Performance Team $322
est
$323 4,000
39 35 Echo Global Logistics $319
est
$1,716 2,350
40 33 BDP International $312
est
$1,900 -
41 46 WWEX Group $298
est
$1,235 -
42 39 Preferred Freezer Services $286
est
$350 1,800
43 36 Toll Global Forwarding $285
est
$1,448 -
44 38 Burris Logistics $273
est
$3,629 -
45 34 Landstar System $270
est
$1,632 -
46 43 Estenson Logistics $250
est
$250 -
47 41 Cowan Logistics $249
est
$345 1,253
48 42 Fidelitone $228
est
$239 760
49 53 Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. $221
est
$1,620 1,700
50 50 Odyssey Logistics & Technology $215
est
$650 -
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Logistics News
Business, Technology, Logistics

Outgrowing Your TMS Is OK, Just Don't Let It Happen Twice

Outgrowing your software or platform is a normal rite of passage, and one that should be celebrated. But after that first time, if you find yourself again in need of new platforms, that's a sign you probably made a mistake.

JP Wiggins | VP of Logistics, 3G
April 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Carrier: What Shippers Need to Know

In 2022, we’re approaching the dawn of a new era for entrepreneurial carriers. The industry should be ready to adapt with small carriers in mind by providing systems and technologies that allow them to succeed.

Bill Driegert | Head of Operations, Uber Freight
April 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

Market Growth, Mergers Adjust Logistics Sector Rankings

In a strong freight market and tight capacity environment, the largest freight brokerage firms in North America were able to grow their businesses by significant margins in 2021 as they worked to solve shippers’ transportation challenges. Other sectors were also filled with noteworthy performers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

High Demand Drives 3PLs to Best Growth Year on Record

Strong consumer demand, continued supply chain bottlenecks and tight carrier capacity sent air, ground and ocean transportation rates soaring to historic levels in 2021 as shippers leaned on third-party logistics providers to bolster inventories and avoid product stockouts.

Evan Armstrong | President of Armstrong & Associates Inc.
April 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

Trying Times Give 3PLs an Opportunity to Prove Their Worth

The past two years have been difficult ones for shippers to move their freight. But times like these are when logistics providers can most clearly demonstrate the value they bring to their business partners.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

Amazon Plans to Object to Union Win in New York

Amazon plans to file objections to the union election on Staten Island, N.Y., that resulted in the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the company’s history.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
April 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Port Leaders Discuss Future

HOUSTON — Ports in the United States have a historic opportunity to upgrade aging infrastructure with billions of dollars in federal funding that will prepare facilities for years’ worth of expected growth in freight movement and ready them for a future where many are targeting eventual carbon-neutral operations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

COVID Fundamentally Changed Cold Chain Companies

The coronavirus vaccine rollout required rapid adjustment by cold chain companies that continues to influence technologies and operations more than a year later.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022
Business, Logistics

ODFL Details Latest Step in Multiyear Expansion Effort

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.’s strategy of expanding its real estate footprint is helping the carrier add capacity, a company executive said April 5 in an exclusive interview with Transport Topics.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
Business, Logistics

Supply Chain Pressures Soar to a Record, Index Shows

The Logistics Managers’ Index, a measure of U.S. supply chain pressures, rose to a record.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2022
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