The retail giant’s investments in its private fleet lift it to the top spot on the Top 100 Private Carriers list.
Even with favorable rates available from for-hire carriers, many shippers are expanding their private fleets.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
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Top Grocery Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | United Natural Foods Inc. |
2,212 |
2 | McLane Retail |
1,923 |
3 | The Kroger Co. |
1,396 |
4 | Ahold Delhaize USA |
1,243 |
5 | Albertsons Cos. |
1,094 |
6 | Publix Super Markets |
938 |
7 | H-E-B Grocery |
689 |
8 | SpartanNash |
639 |
9 | C&S Wholesale Grocers |
406 |
10 | Hy-Vee Inc. |
280 |
11 | Meijer Inc. |
248 |
12 | Bozzuto's Inc. |
229 |
13 | Wegmans Food Markets |
220 |
14 | Price Chopper Supermarkets/Tops Markets |
110 |
15 | Willow Run Foods |
86 |
16 | Grocery Supply |
85 |
16 | Smart & Final |
85 |
18 | Save Mart Supermarkets |
79 |
18 | URM Stores |
79 |
20 | Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company |
75 |
21 | Schnuck Markets |
69 |
22 | Indianapolis Fruit |
57 |
23 | Brookshire Brothers |
42 |
24 | Eastland Food |
22 |
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