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.
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Rank This Year | Company | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Net Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $15,490 | $2,241 est
|
9,114 |
2 | XPO Logistics | $12,107 | $6,470 est
|
62,000 |
3 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $11,048 | $5,565 est
|
77,000 |
4 | Expeditors International of Washington | $10,116 | $2,927 est
|
17,908 |
5 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $9,198 | $3,045 est
|
23,000 |
6 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $6,615 | $1,656 est
|
15,000 |
7 | DHL Supply Chain | $5,800 | $5,290 est
|
36,339 |
8 | Transportation Insight Holding Co. | $4,270 | $280 est
|
1,800 |
9 | Total Quality Logistics | $4,138 | $736 est
|
5,000 |
10 | Burris Logistics | $4,100 | $435 est
|
2,109 |
11 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $3,774 | $2,800 est
|
15,000 |
12 | Hub Group | $3,646 | $449 est
|
5,000 |
13 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $3,400 | $334 est
|
2,800 |
14 | DSV A/S (North America) | $2,970 | $730 est
|
- |
15 | Schneider | $2,814 | $1,135 est
|
1,500 |
16 | Geodis (North America) | $2,700 | $1,600 est
|
17,337 |
17 | NFI | $2,631 | $2,214 est
|
14,500 |
18 | Penske Logistics | $2,600 | $2,040 est
|
20,033 |
19 | Echo Global Logistics | $2,512 | $393 est
|
2,593 |
20 | DB Schenker (North America) | $2,335 | $840 est
|
8,700 |
21 | Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services | $2,300 | $2,140 est
|
28,500 |
22 | Landstar System | $2,196 | $365 est
|
700 |
23 | Mode Global | $2,100 | $287 est
|
435 |
23 | FedEx Logistics | $2,100 | $1,075 est
|
20,000 |
25 | Americold Logistics | $1,990 | $1,580 est
|
16,000 |
26 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,975 | $935 est
|
17,000 |
27 | GlobalTranz Enterprises | $1,651 | $263 est
|
1,152 |
28 | WWEX Group | $1,650 | $360 est
|
2,000 |
29 | BDP International | $1,552 | $379 est
|
5,000 |
30 | Werner Enterprises | $1,527 | $1,120 est
|
6,495 |
31 | Lineage Logistics | $1,440 | $1,440 est
|
14,000 |
32 | Knight-Swift Transportation | $1,330 | $665 est
|
20,000 |
33 | TransGroup Global Logistics | $1,300 | $580 est
|
1,740 |
34 | Ruan | $1,223 | $860 est
|
5,500 |
35 | AIT Worldwide Logistics | $1,220 | $256 est
|
1,719 |
36 | Syncreon | $1,203 | $1,080 est
|
- |
37 | Radial | $1,200 | $1,200 est
|
4,600 |
38 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $1,190 | $550 est
|
7,550 |
39 | Capstone Logistics | $1,040 | $900 est
|
12,000 |
40 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $1,018 | $365 est
|
2,600 |
41 | Uber Freight | $1,011 | $120 est
|
- |
42 | APL Logistics (North America) | $1,010 | $625 est
|
4,000 |
43 | Ascent Global Logistics | $974 | $140 est
|
950 |
44 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | $916 | $267 est
|
1,800 |
45 | OIA Global | $876 | $164 est
|
1,300 |
46 | Pilot Freight Services | $874 | $250 est
|
2,500 |
47 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $857 | $609 est
|
3,895 |
48 | Cardinal Logistics | $849 | $752 est
|
4,250 |
49 | Radiant Logistics | $847 | $199 est
|
603 |
50 | Nippon Express (North America) | $844 | $300 est
|
2,931 |
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.