2023 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front

The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment

Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service

Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region

Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
PepsiCo North America Beverages
10,567
2
Reyes Beverage Group
1,945
3
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United
1,747
4
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
931
5
Swire Coca-Cola USA
881
6
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
851
7
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution
795
8
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
773
9
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
644
10
Anheuser-Busch Cos.
522
11
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages
504
12
Columbia Distributing
432
13
Pepsi Bottling Ventures
336
14
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
327
15
Buffalo Rock Co.
289
16
Breakthru Beverage Group
249
17
Admiral Beverage
221
17
Republic National Distributing Co.
221
19
JJ Taylor Distributing
217
20
Manhattan Beer Distributors
190
21
Chesterman Co.
179
22
C.C. Clark
177
23
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. High Country
166
24
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Co.
158
25
Odom Corp.
154
26
BlueTriton Brands
142
27
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
125
27
Gulf Distributing Holdings
125
29
Virginia Eagle Distributing
101
30
North Florida Sales
94
31
Long Beverage
78
32
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Hickory
71
33
Anheuser-Busch Sales Pomona (Calif.)
65
33
Pepsi MidAmerica
65
35
Pepsi Cola Newburgh Bottling Co.
60
35
Quality Beverage
60
37
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New York
52
38
Shore Point Distributing Co.
50
39
Brown Bottling Group
47
40
Birrell Bottling Co.
40
41
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Corbin
33
42
Anheuser-Busch Sales of Washington
25
43
House of Schwan
23
44
Interactions Inc.
22
45
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Lincoln
21
45
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Mansfield
21
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Private Carrier News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Efficient Use of Space Is Key in Weak Freight Market: Study

Over-the-road carriers waiting for an upturn in the freight cycle must make the most efficient use of their trucks’ space to best ride out ongoing market weakness, according to CSCMP.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 18, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Thousands of Drivers File Arbitration Claims Against Amazon

NEW YORK — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on June 11, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors has led to unpaid wages.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
June 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively

Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.

Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Special to Transport Topics
June 11, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Walmart Expects E-Commerce Profits Within Two Years

Walmart Inc. said it expects to generate profits in its U.S. e-commerce business within the next two years.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Walmart Offers Workers Opportunities in Skilled Trade Jobs

NEW YORK — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
June 5, 2024
Business, Private

International Paper Seeks to Reassure DS as Suzano Plots Bid

International Paper Co.’s top boss traveled to London to reaffirm his company’s commitment to merger partner DS Smith, downplaying a takeover offer from Suzano.

June 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Truck-Specific Navigation Software Offers Safety, Efficiency

As navigation and routing software applications grow more granular, developers are working to integrate pertinent data to support safe, efficient fleet operations.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Global Freight

Amazon to Expand US Drone Service

Amazon.com’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared by regulators to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, increasing range and giving more customers access to the service.

Lynn Doan | Bloomberg News
May 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Private

Shippers, Private Fleets Aim for Sustainability

LAS VEGAS — Despite higher costs, some shippers and carriers continue to invest in alternative fuels and zero-emission transportation to meet their corporate sustainability objectives.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 28, 2024
Business, Private, Global Freight

Walmart Delivers Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK — Walmart Inc. reported another quarter of strong results May 16 as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
May 16, 2024
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