Western Express, a Nashville-based freight company, announced May 1 it will spend $88 million and add 225 jobs as it adds new technology, business services and back-office support at its headquarters and expands its truck fleet nationwide.
May 1, 2019![Image](/sites/default/files/images/logos/top_50_logistics_3.png)
Rank This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Net Revenue (Millions) | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
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1 | 1 | XPO Logistics | $6,112 est
|
$10,850 | - |
2 | 2 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $4,750 est
|
$9,814 | - |
3 | 3 | DHL Supply Chain | $3,809 est
|
$4,178 | - |
4 | 6 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $2,900 est
|
$8,214 | - |
5 | 4 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $2,705 est
|
$16,631 | 15,262 |
6 | 7 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $2,636 est
|
$3,731 | - |
7 | 5 | Expeditors International of Washington | $2,620 est
|
$8,138 | 17,500 |
8 | 12 | Penske Logistics | $1,840 est
|
$2,300 | 19,331 |
9 | 17 | Lineage Logistics | $1,837 est
|
- | - |
10 | 10 | NFI | $1,700 est
|
$2,000 | 10,900 |
11 | 8 | FedEx Logistics | $1,625 est
|
$3,170 | - |
12 | 11 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $1,579 est
|
$6,634 | 14,466 |
13 | 23 | Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services | $1,400 est
|
$1,500 | - |
14 | 15 | Geodis (North America) | $1,319 est
|
$2,139 | 13,549 |
15 | 13 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,195 est
|
$2,427 | 10,350 |
16 | 17 | Schneider | $1,180 est
|
$2,711 | - |
17 | 9 | Americold Logistics | $1,158 est
|
$1,595 | 11,000 |
18 | 14 | Radial | $1,082 est
|
- | 4,914 |
19 | 17 | Syncreon | $1,050 est
|
$1,165 | - |
20 | 16 | DB Schenker (North America) | $1,028 est
|
$2,997 | 7,200 |
20 | 21 | Werner Enterprises | $1,028 est
|
$1,465 | 6,119 |
22 | 21 | Ruan | $900 est
|
$957 | 5,700 |
23 | 22 | Neovia Logistics | $763 est
|
$763 | - |
24 | 25 | Cardinal Logistics | $718 est
|
$805 | 4,245 |
25 | 29 | Total Quality Logistics | $683 est
|
$3,643 | 5,500 |
26 | 25 | APL Logistics (North America) | $665 est
|
$1,075 | 6,800 |
27 | 27 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $610 est
|
$1,148 | - |
28 | 31 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $571 est
|
$809 | 3,169 |
29 | 30 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $538 est
|
$579 | 3,800 |
30 | 33 | Hub Group | $536 est
|
$4,423 | 5,370 |
31 | 28 | DSC Logistics | $535 est
|
$578 | - |
32 | 26 | Kenco Group | $534 est
|
$603 | 3,100 |
33 | 32 | DSV A/S (North America) | $522 est
|
$2,358 | - |
34 | 35 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | $491 est
|
$491 | 3,438 |
35 | 36 | TransGroup Global Logistics | $460 est
|
$1,005 | 1,449 |
36 | 39 | Performance Team | $456 est
|
$456 | 1,750 |
37 | 34 | Panalpina Inc. | $435 est
|
$2,596 | - |
38 | 40 | Echo Global Logistics | $420 est
|
$2,440 | 2,321 |
38 | 42 | Landstar System | $420 est
|
$2,542 | - |
40 | 38 | BDP International | $379 est
|
$1,552 | - |
41 | 50 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $365 est
|
$1,018 | 2,400 |
42 | 41 | WWEX Group | $360 est
|
$1,650 | - |
43 | Covenant Logistics Group | $298 est
|
$401 | - | |
44 | 48 | Toll Global Forwarding | $290 est
|
$1,475 | - |
44 | 44 | Visible Supply Chain Management | $290 est
|
$357 | 1,500 |
46 | 45 | Cowan Logistics | $281 est
|
$426 | 1,445 |
47 | 46 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $280 est
|
$2,886 | 2,400 |
48 | Marten Transport | $275 est
|
$412 | 3,590 | |
49 | Lazer Logistics | $256 est
|
$262 | 2,555 | |
50 | GlobalTranz Enterprises | $245 est
|
$1,384 | 853 |
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
Western Express to Invest $88 Million, Add 225 Jobs in Tennessee
C.H. Robinson Beats Wall Street Expectations With 1Q Earnings
Freight broker and produce distributor C.H. Robinson Worldwide beat Wall Street profit expectations, even as it saw first-quarter total revenue decline 4.4% to $3.75 billion compared with $3.92 billion in the first quarter of 2018.
Ford Partners With Amazon to Enable Package Deliveries
Ford Motor Co. is the latest automaker opening its vehicles’ trunks to Amazon.com., entering a partnership to enable delivery of packages directly to millions of Ford and Lincoln models.
Werner Enterprises Revenue, Net Income Rise in 1Q
Werner Enterprises Inc., a transportation and logistics company, said its total revenue for the first quarter ending March 31 increased 6% to $596.1 million versus the prior year quarter, primarily attributable to dedicated fleet expansion, higher contractual rates and lane-mix changes.
Celadon Group Sells Intermodal Operations to Bison Transport
Celadon Group Inc. sold its North American container-on-flatcar intermodal operations to Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba, according to an April 26 press release.
April 29, 2019Shanghai Tesla Factory Key to CEO Elon Musk’s Ambitions
Three months after groundbreaking, Tesla Inc. is rushing to complete its multibillion-dollar factory on the outskirts of Shanghai to capitalize on growing demand in the world’s largest electric car market.
Adoption of FA-4 Engine Oils Has Been Slow, but Early Tests May Point to Future Acceptance
The American Petroleum Institute’s latest heavy-duty engine oil standards, designated CK-4 and FA-4, have been on the market for more than two years, but only CK-4 lubricants have by and large replaced the previous CJ-4 formulation.
Walmart Capable of Matching Amazon’s One-Day Pledge, Analyst Says
Walmart Inc. could easily match Amazon.com’s one-day delivery gambit, according to an analyst who worked at the world’s largest retailer.
Marten Transport Posts Record Results in First Quarter
Marten Transport Ltd. reported its best first-quarter operating revenue in the company’s 73-year history, according to an April 16 news release.
Amazon Will Spend $800 Million to Move to One-Day Delivery
Amazon.com will spend $800 million in the current quarter to increase delivery speed for Prime members to one day from two, the company announced April 25.