CHICAGO — The growing adoption of information technology in the transportation industry is creating new opportunities for shippers and private fleets to enhance logistics planning and improve the driver experience.
August 26, 2022
2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.
Rankings
Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Waste Management Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Harbors Environmental Services |
1,097 |
| 2 | Stericycle Inc. |
627 |
| 3 | Ecology Auto Parts |
565 |
| 4 | Ecolab Inc./Nalco |
373 |
| 5 | Hulcher Services |
303 |
| 6 | Liquid Environmental Solutions |
176 |
| 7 | Veolia North America |
115 |
| 8 | Heritage Environmental Services |
75 |
| 9 | Rumpke Waste & Recycling |
65 |
| 10 | U.S. Ecology |
55 |
| 11 | Iron Mountain |
54 |
| 12 | Heritage-Crystal Clean |
40 |
| 13 | Hillyard Inc. |
22 |
Extras
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On the Bubble
Ecolab Inc./Nalco
(373 tractors), is a water, hygiene and infection prevention company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.
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Private Fleets Sharpen Focus on Driver Satisfaction
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Walmart Drone Delivery Service DroneUp Expands
DroneUp, the sole drone partner of Walmart, announced plans to expand its headquarters and establish a research and training facility outside Petersburg, Va., creating 655 new jobs.
August 24, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, Private
Pilot, Kodiak Partner on Autonomous Truck Services
Travel center operator Pilot Co. and automated technology firm Kodiak Robotics on Aug. 23 announced formation of a partnership under which the companies will collaboratively develop autonomous truck services at Pilot and Flying J travel centers across North America.
August 23, 2022Business, Private
Walmart Tops Q2 Expectations as Americans Continue Spending
NEW YORK — Walmart reported better-than-expected second-quarter results as more Americans looked to cut costs on groceries at the nation’s largest retailer in the face of surging inflation.
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Walmart Cuts 200 Corporate Jobs as Costs, Inventory Sap Profit
Walmart Inc. is eliminating about 200 corporate jobs as it contends with rising costs, bloated inventories and weakening demand for general merchandise.
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Amazon Starts Same-Day Deliveries From Stores in Metro Areas
Amazon.com Inc. has started delivering items from brick-and-mortar stores in a dozen metro areas, the e-commerce giant’s latest effort to make more products available for speedy delivery.
August 1, 2022Business, Logistics, Private
Amazon Reports Strong Sales That Ease Fears of Slowdown
Amazon .com Inc. reported revenue that topped estimates and gave a strong sales forecast for the current quarter, allaying investor concerns about potential belt-tightening by inflation-rattled consumers. Shares jumped more than 10% in extended trading.
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