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.
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Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
McLane Grocery
1,905
2
Albertsons
1,420
3
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI)
1,355
4
Ahold Delhaize Group
1,052
5
Kroger Co.
867
6
Publix Super Markets
625
7
H-E-B Grocery Co.
530
8
SpartanNash
525
9
C & S Wholesale Grocers
490
10
Bozzuto's Inc.
251
11
Unified Grocers
245
12
Meijer Inc.
240
13
Hy-Vee Inc.
237
14
Wegmans Food Markets
174
15
Save Mart Supermarkets
115
16
Willow Run Foods
88
17
Smart & Final
81
18
Schnuck Markets
69
19
Golub Corp./Price Chopper
68
20
U R M Stores
60
21
The Grocery Supply Co.
55
22
Tops Friendly Markets
50
23
Brookshire Brothers
45
24
Amazon/Whole Foods
24
25
Eastland Food Corp.
16
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Private Carrier News
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August 16, 2024
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