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.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by U.S. region.
Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Ashley Distribution Services
939
2
Shaw Transport
695
3
Advanced Drainage Systems
681
4
Mohawk Carpet Transportation of Georgia
562
5
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
334
6
Thyssenkrupp North America
321
7
Whiteline Express
312
8
FCA Transport
273
9
Bassett Furniture Industries/Zenith Freight Lines
250
10
La-Z-Boy Inc.
238
11
Ford Motor Co.
219
12
Ryerson Cos.
202
13
Andersen Corp.
188
14
Batesville Logistics
167
15
Huttig Building Products
156
16
Reliance Steel & Aluminum
140
17
Leggett & Platt Inc.
125
18
Atlas Trucking Co.
111
19
Product Distribution Co.
106
20
Boeing Co.
97
21
Austin Powder Co.
96
22
Flexsteel Industries
89
23
Great Plains Trucking
86
23
Toyota Transport/Toyota Logistics Services
86
25
Associated Materials
79
26
Unifi Manufacturing
66
27
ProVia Logistics
49
28
Greif Packaging
48
28
IFCO Systems/Chep USA
48
30
Deere & Co.
37
31
East Penn Manufacturing Co.
31
32
Southern Champion Tray
23
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106

On the Bubble

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Private Carrier News
Government, Business, Private

FTC Says Amazon Enrolls Consumers Into Prime Without Consent

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on June 21 for what it called a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
June 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Debuts ‘HQ2’ Complex in Virginia

ARLINGTON, Va. — Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.

Matthew Barakat | Associated Press
June 15, 2023
Business, Fuel, Private, TCA

Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives

Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.

Robert Higgs | cleveland.com
June 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private

NLRB Accuses Amazon of Illegal Anti-Union Actions

Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor law by unilaterally changing policies and terminating union supporters at its sole unionized warehouse, U.S. labor board prosecutors allege.

Josh Eidelson | Bloomberg News
May 23, 2023
Business, Private

Walmart Stock Outperforms Target

Walmart shares are outshining those of Target as Wall Street anticipates the shopping behemoth’s broad array of household necessities will offer shelter from slowing economic growth.

Katrina Lewis | Bloomberg News
May 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Private

Walmart Boosts Outlook After a Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK — Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Private

Kroger CEO Vows Legal Fight for Albertsons Deal if Necessary

Kroger Co. said it’s committed to hunkering down for a long legal battle if U.S. regulators attempt to block its $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos.

Brendan Case and Leah Nylen | Bloomberg News
May 11, 2023
Business, Equipment, Private

Infrastructure Spending Expected to Benefit United Rentals

United Rentals executives foresee a rosy outlook for the business and sector as a result of increased infrastructure spending in the coming months and years after posting increased year-over-year profits in the first three months of 2023, they said April 27.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Private

Amazon Contract Drivers in California Join Teamsters Union

More than 80 contract drivers and dispatchers who handle deliveries for Amazon .com Inc. have joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

April 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Private, TCA

Amazon May Charge a Return Fee at UPS Stores

If you opt to return your Amazon purchase at a UPS store, that transaction just might cost you.

Jessica Jones-Gorman | Staten Island Advance
April 19, 2023
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