2022 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front

Shippers work to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operation, starting with attracting, retaining drivers.

See the headquarters locations by region for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

Top 100 companies overcome supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers; now they face mixed economic signals.

Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Halliburton Co.
5,677
2
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
2,177
3
Schlumberger Ltd.
2,046
4
Pilot Co.
1,845
5
ProFrac Holding Corp.
1,647
6
Cudd Energy Services
1,192
7
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
1,126
8
ProPetro Services
1,018
9
Univar Solutions
769
10
Calfrac Well Services
740
11
Brenntag North America
717
12
Energy Transfer
701
13
Plains All American Pipeline
640
14
MDU Resources Group
622
15
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
568
16
KLX Energy Services
498
17
Stallion Oilfield Services
352
18
Nine Energy Service
343
19
Convenience Transportation
327
20
Sentinel Transportation
287
21
Select Energy Services
265
22
Eastex Crude Co.
263
23
Sun Coast Resources
262
24
Key Energy Services
228
25
RelaDyne
213
26
Pilot Thomas Logistics
196
27
Ranger Energy Services
188
28
Gravity Oilfield Services
185
29
Baker Hughes
178
30
Gulfmark Energy
166
31
Carpenter Co.
150
31
Crestwood Transportation
150
33
Weatherford International
135
34
NGL Energy Partners
120
34
Targa Resources Partners
120
36
Sinclair Oil
86
37
PetroChoice
83
38
Rocky Mountain Crude Oil
51
39
Pioneer Natural Resources
48
39
Southwestern Energy Co.
48
41
Rinchem Co. Inc.
46
42
Occidental Chemical Corp.
40
43
Oil States Energy Services
38
44
Forbes Energy Services
28
Extras

Fleets, shippers debate how best to use and share the growing amount of data they are collecting.

Shifting market conditions, notable mergers and acquisitions help reshape competitive landscape in many industry sectors.

Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication

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Private Carrier News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Efficient Use of Space Is Key in Weak Freight Market: Study

Over-the-road carriers waiting for an upturn in the freight cycle must make the most efficient use of their trucks’ space to best ride out ongoing market weakness, according to CSCMP.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 18, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Thousands of Drivers File Arbitration Claims Against Amazon

NEW YORK — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on June 11, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors has led to unpaid wages.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
June 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively

Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.

Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Special to Transport Topics
June 11, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Walmart Expects E-Commerce Profits Within Two Years

Walmart Inc. said it expects to generate profits in its U.S. e-commerce business within the next two years.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Walmart Offers Workers Opportunities in Skilled Trade Jobs

NEW YORK — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
June 5, 2024
Business, Private

International Paper Seeks to Reassure DS as Suzano Plots Bid

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.

June 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

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.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Global Freight

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.

Lynn Doan | Bloomberg News
May 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Private

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.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 28, 2024
Business, Private, Global Freight

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.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
May 16, 2024
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