Kroger Co. released the full list of stores, distribution centers and plants it plans to divest to secure regulatory approval for the proposed merger with Albertsons Cos.
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Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Construction Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | Michels Corp. |
290 |
2 | Strata Corp. |
159 |
3 | Henkels & McCoy Inc. |
157 |
4 | Vulcan Materials |
129 |
5 | Lane Construction Corp. |
106 |
6 | Ames Construction |
104 |
7 | Terracon Consultants |
93 |
8 | New Enterprise Stone |
81 |
9 | Morton Buildings |
76 |
10 | Brand Energy & Infrastructure |
69 |
11 | McGee Brothers Co. |
35 |
11 | Pike Electric Corp. |
35 |
13 | Turner Industries Group |
30 |
14 | Kokosing Construction |
26 |
15 | West Coast Sand & Gravel |
15 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 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 100 list.
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Kroger, Albertsons Unveil Stores to Be Divested Before Trial
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Amazon Is Shifting to Recycled Paper Filling for Packages
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Thousands of Drivers File Arbitration Claims Against Amazon
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Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively
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Walmart Expects E-Commerce Profits Within Two Years
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Walmart Offers Workers Opportunities in Skilled Trade Jobs
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