2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Halliburton Energy Services
5,677
2
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
2,436
3
Basic Energy Services
2,218
4
Schlumberger Ltd.
2,101
5
Pilot Co.
1,341
6
ProPetro Services
1,156
7
Cudd Energy Services
1,126
8
FTS International
1,083
9
Energy Transfer Partners
1,075
10
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
1,064
11
Univar Solutions
769
12
Calfrac Well Services
740
13
Brenntag North America
691
14
Plains All American Pipeline
680
15
MDU Resources Group
651
16
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc.
578
17
Key Energy Services
430
18
Nine Energy Service
415
19
Sentinel Transportation
360
20
Stallion Oilfield Services
352
21
Marathon Petroleum
303
22
Convenience Transportation
300
23
Gravity Oilfield Services
284
24
Eastex Crude Co.
276
25
Sun Coast Resources
241
26
Pilot Thomas Logistics
187
27
Baker Hughes
178
28
RelaDyne
177
29
Weatherford International
167
30
Carpenter Co.
150
30
Crestwood Transportation
150
32
Gulfmark Energy
130
33
NGL Energy Partners
126
34
Select Energy Services
121
35
Targa Resources Partners
120
36
PetroChoice
112
37
Sinclair Oil
75
38
Rinchem Co. Inc.
49
39
Pioneer Natural Resources
48
39
Southwestern Energy Co.
48
41
Rocky Mountain Crude Oil
39
42
Oil States Energy Services
38
43
Forbes Energy Services
28
Extras
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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
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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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