2019 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Competition has heated up in food and oil sectors.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by U.S. region.
Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Nutrien
4,349
2
Tyson Foods
3,233
3
CHS Inc.
1,826
4
Dean Foods
881
5
Darling Ingredients
797
6
Nestle Transportation Co.
789
7
Mondelez International
779
8
Prairie Farms Dairy
762
9
JBS Carriers
726
10
ADM Logistics
700
11
Sanderson Farms
500
12
Valley Proteins
488
13
Foster Farms
440
14
McKee Foods Corp.
346
15
Bimbo Bakeries USA
343
16
Pinnacle Agriculture Distribution
309
17
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
303
18
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
300
19
Borden Dairy
295
20
Goya Foods
264
21
Dairy Farmers of America
255
22
Boise Cascade
253
23
J.R. Simplot Co.
213
24
America's Service Line
194
25
Wayne Farms
188
26
International Paper Co.
177
27
American Proteins
157
28
Cargill Meat Solutions
141
29
Franz Family Bakery
125
30
BCT Inc.
110
31
Sunrise Transport
99
32
Co-Alliance
97
33
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
90
34
Brakebush Transportation
73
35
MFPS Transport
70
36
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
64
37
Castellini Co.
58
38
Giorgio Foods
47
39
Land O'Lakes Inc.
43
40
Perdue Farms Inc.
41
41
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
42
National Food Corp.
33
43
RWI Transportation
26
44
ConAgra Foods
23
44
Hillyard Inc.
23
46
Mennel Milling
20
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Private Carrier News
Government, Business, Private

Kroger Doubles Price Cut to $1 Billion Post-Albertsons Merger

Kroger Co. has pledged to cut grocery prices by $1 billion, doubling its initial promise, as it seeks to win regulatory approval for its $25 billion merger with Albertsons Cos.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
August 15, 2024
Business, Private

Walmart Boosts Outlook for 2024

NEW YORK — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Private

Darling Ingredients Surges on California Proposal

Darling Ingredients soared the most in eight years after California signaled it may limit the use of seed oils in green diesel, which would be a boon to companies that use rival feedstocks.

Kim Chipman | Bloomberg News
August 13, 2024
Business, Private

Cargill Revenue Down as Trader Struggles With Profit Targets

Cargill Inc. took a revenue hit of almost 10% in its most recent fiscal year, a decline that comes amid signs of profit struggles at the world’s biggest crop trader.

Tarso Veloso | Bloomberg News
August 13, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Kroger and Albertsons Spend More Than $800M on Merger Fees

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. have spent more than $800 million on fees paid to lawyers, bankers and advisers for their proposed merger.

Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
August 13, 2024
Business, Private

Home Depot Trims Outlook for 2024

Home Depot’s Q2 sales rose slightly as the retailer benefited from an $18 billion acquisition this spring, but customers continued to rein in spending.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
August 13, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Tests Speedy Delivery Service Featuring Kia Souls

Amazon.com Inc. has deployed a new secret weapon in its same-day delivery operation: a convoy of Kia Souls.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private

Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply

Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.

Elizabeth Elkin | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2024
Business, Private

Fertilizer Giant Nutrien Names New CFO Amid Industry Swoon

Nutrien Ltd. named a new chief financial officer amid an industry downturn that has eroded the fertilizer giant’s profits.

Kim Chipman | Bloomberg News
August 7, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Reports Boost in Quarterly Profit to $13.5 Billion

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Aug. 1, but the company missed revenue estimates, sending stocks lower in after-hours trading.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
August 1, 2024
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