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The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment
Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service
Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region
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 Wholesale/Retail Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | Walmart Inc. |
11,361 |
2 | Amazon.com Inc. |
3,909 |
3 | Carvana |
1,394 |
4 | Walgreen Co. |
1,089 |
5 | Sherwin-Williams Co. |
1,057 |
6 | Costco Wholesale Corp. |
876 |
7 | Ace Hardware Corp. |
654 |
8 | SE Independent Delivery Services |
637 |
9 | The H.T. Hackney Co. |
528 |
10 | Bunzl Distribution USA |
517 |
11 | Hobby Lobby Stores |
445 |
12 | Orgill Inc. |
422 |
13 | Lowe's ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Centers |
390 |
14 | Autozone |
372 |
15 | Ferguson Enterprises |
354 |
16 | Fastenal Co. |
328 |
17 | Carter Lumber Co. |
198 |
18 | American Furniture Warehouse Co. |
177 |
19 | Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) |
164 |
20 | Reddy Ice |
129 |
21 | Variety Wholesalers |
104 |
22 | Genuine Parts Co. |
99 |
23 | Pomps Tire Service |
80 |
24 | BWI Cos. |
77 |
25 | Wawa Inc. |
60 |
26 | Hill-Rom Holdings |
46 |
27 | Orscheln Farm & ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø |
43 |
28 | Rite Aid Corp. |
38 |
29 | Fisher Auto Parts |
33 |
30 | Pioneer Hi-Bred |
24 |
31 | General Parts Distribution |
17 |
32 | American Tire Distributors |
16 |
33 | Dollar Tree |
15 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
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Private Carrier News
Sysco Slashes Outlook as Wary Americans Tighten Budgets
Sysco Corp. lowered its outlook as weakening consumer confidence causes Americans to dine out less.
April 29, 2025Amazon Denies Tariff Label Plans After White House Criticism
Amazon said April 29 it never planned to widely display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on products after the White House blasted the reported move.
April 29, 2025UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon
UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.
April 29, 2025Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal
Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.
April 28, 2025Trump’s Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.
April 28, 2025Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers
Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up demand and grow market share in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.
April 24, 2025United Rentals May Benefit From Tariff Chaos
United Rentals Inc. could benefit from the unpredictability over tariffs as customers become weary of ownership.
April 24, 2025US-China Tariffs Hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS Distribution Links
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt Southern California’s trade and logistics economy, a sector that moves a third of the nation’s container cargo.
April 22, 2025Trump Trade War Sparks Run on US Warehouses
U.S. importers looking to sidestep Trump administration tariffs are seeking space in a type of warehouse that lets them stash merchandise for as long as five years without paying duties.
April 16, 2025Lowe’s ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs In on Professional Customers in $1.3 Billion Deal
Lowe’s has agreed to buy an interior services provider for around $1.3 billion, the retailer’s latest effort to expand its footprint with professional contractors amid a soft housing market.
April 15, 2025