2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front

North America’s largest trucking companies continued growth in 2022 despite a weaker freight environment

Recruiting the truckers of tomorrow is a top priority for trucking companies preparing for years to come

Find out where the Top 100 For-Hire carriers are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 FedEx Freight 10,119,000
2 Old Dominion Freight Line 6,177,055
3 Yellow Corp. 4,711,900
4 XPO 4,645,000
5 Estes Express Lines 4,405,000
6 TFI International 3,423,557
7 ABF Freight 3,010,900
8 R+L Carriers 2,864,000
9 Saia Inc. 2,792,000
10 Southeastern Freight Lines 1,649,192
11 Central Transport 1,236,000
12 Averitt Express 1,092,210
13 Dayton Freight Lines 1,004,000
14 Pitt Ohio 912,000
15 AAA Cooper Transportation 874,000
16 Mullen Group 598,540
17 A. Duie Pyle 568,000
18 Day & Ross Freight 448,500
19 Daylight Transport 389,000
20 Roadrunner Freight 386,000
21 Oak Harbor Freight Lines 338,000
22 Ward Trucking 256,000
23 Fastfrate Group 250,000
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24 CrossCountry Freight Solutions 244,000
25 Magnum LTL 152,000
26 Midwest Motor Express 152,000
27 Landstar System 142,438
28 Dependable Highway Express 131,000
29 Peninsula Truck Lines 106,427
30 PS Logistics 100,000
31 R&R Family of Cos. 88,400
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32 North Park Transportation 86,500
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33 Canada Cartage 84,100
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34 Anderson Trucking Service 76,600
35 JP Express 64,434
36 Tax-Air 55,000
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37 Highlight Motor Group 46,700
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38 McCollister's Global Services 33,350
39 Bison Transport 31,300
40 TGR Logistics 30,000
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41 Atlas World Group 25,779
42 Atech Logistics 10,000
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Extras

A top industry concern for years, suitable parking spaces remain elusive for many truckers

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On the Bubble

Market Express ($249 million), is a truckload carrier and intermodal shipper based in Portland, Ore.

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While mergers and acquisitions alter the business landscape, top for-hire carriers grew revenues across segments in 2022

Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest for-hire carriers list

For-Hire News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Werner Revenue and Profit Decline on Q3 Market Struggles

The Omaha, Neb.-based carrier’s Q3 net income fell 72% to $6.6 million, or 11 cents per share, compared with $23.7 million, 37 cents, a year ago.

October 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

XPO Net Income Climbs 10% on Strong LTL Pricing in Q3

XPO’s North American LTL segment, its core operation, increased revenue by 1.9% to $1.25 billion from $1.23 billion last year despite declines in shipment volumes.

October 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Covenant's Q3 Net Income and Revenue Take Slight Dips

The company reported third-quarter net income of $13 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with $13.5 million, 99 cents, in the year-ago period.

October 29, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Saia Reports Q3 Revenue Growth Amid Network Expansion

Saia Inc. reported Oct. 25 that it was able to post record-high third-quarter revenue amid an ongoing effort to expand its operational footprint.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, TCA

Anchorage’s International Airport Adds 5 Carriers

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has added five new international cargo carriers to its lineup this year, setting the stage for continued growth.

Alex DeMarban | Anchorage Daily News
October 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Ryder Q3 Profit Slides Even as Acquisitions Boost Revenue

Looking forward, Chief Financial Officer John Diez said Ryder expects earnings growth in the fourth quarter as a result of its contractual portfolio.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Mullen Group Q3 Earnings Dip Despite Revenue Growth

The Okotoks, Alberta-based company posted net income of C$38.3 million, or 41 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Knight-Swift Reports Nearly $1.9B in Revenue for Q3

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings experienced a 49.4% decline in earnings year over year during the third quarter of 2024, the company reported Oct. 23.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, For-Hire

UPS Sees Profit Growth for First Time in Nearly Two Years

UPS Inc. posted a year-over-year increase in revenue during the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions, the company reported Oct. 24.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, TCA

Lynden Transport Selected to Deliver Capitol Christmas Tree

Lynden Transport will carry the Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to the nation’s capital later this year.

Robert Mittendorf | The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.)
October 22, 2024
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