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.
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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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On the Bubble
International Paper Seeks to Reassure DS as Suzano Plots Bid
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon Workers Say They Struggle to Afford Food, Rent
Five years after Amazon.com Inc. raised wages to $15 an hour, half of warehouse workers surveyed by researchers say they struggle to afford enough food or a place to live.
Amazon Chooses Volvo VNR Electric as First Class 8 BET in US
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to deploy 47 Volvo VNR Electric tractors across its Southern California operations, its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
Performance Food Group Takes Electric Plunge
Performance Food Group has seven electric trucks, supported by an array of charging stations, an upcoming installation of solar panels and a fleet of all-electric refrigerated trailers.
Amazon Sees Strong Q1 Results Driven by Cloud-Computing Unit
NEW YORK — Amazon reported strong results for the first quarter, driven by growth in its cloud-computing unit and a new surge of advertising dollars from its Prime Video streaming service.
ADM Shares Fall as CEO Cites Transition From Boom Years
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.’s shares slumped as the agribusiness giant warned of pressured margins for the remainder of the year, even as quarterly earnings beat estimates.