2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Tyson Foods
2,642
2
CHS Inc.
1,655
3
Dean Foods
865
4
Mondelez International
808
5
Darling Ingredients
805
6
JBS Carriers
739
7
Prairie Farms Dairy
710
8
Nestle Transportation Co.
597
9
Sanderson Farms
542
10
ADM Logistics
535
11
Foster Farms
501
12
Valley Proteins
458
13
McKee Foods Corp.
372
14
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
370
15
Bimbo Bakeries USA
338
16
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
303
17
Borden Dairy
296
18
Goya Foods
275
19
Dairy Farmers of America
255
20
Cargill Meat Solutions
216
21
J.R. Simplot Co.
213
22
America's Service Line
194
23
International Paper Co.
177
24
BCT Inc.
110
25
Co-Alliance
107
25
G&C Foods
107
27
Sunrise Transport
94
28
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
91
29
MFPS Transport
67
30
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
64
31
Castellini Co.
57
32
Perdue Farms Inc.
41
33
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
34
National Food Corp.
33
35
Giorgio Foods
28
36
Mennel Milling
24
36
RWI Transportation
24
38
ConAgra Foods
23
39
Hillyard Inc.
22
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On the Bubble

Golden State Foods (382 tractors), is food service company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.
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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