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2018 Top Air/Expedited Carriers

2018 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Here’s what North America’s top fleets are doing to get employees of all levels involved in the process of innovation.
In which regions of the country are the 2018 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers concentrated? Check out our interactive map.
Our experts discuss just how intensely for-hire carriers are embracing technology and innovation in a competitive environment.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Roadrunner Freight 824,000
2 Forward Air 616,245
3 XPO 380,300
4 Dicom Transportation Group 320,700
est
5 LoadOne 108,000
est
6 Bolt Express 81,812
7 Magnate Worldwide 64,596
8 Landstar System 44,708
9 Averitt Express 8,499
10 Sameday Worldwide 5,751

Extras

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On the Bubble

Transportes Castores de Baja California ($221 million), provides less-than-truckload and parcel delivery services throughout Mexico. It is based in Tijuana.
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LTL carriers are adapting and expanding services to capitalize on favorable long-term trends, such as the growth of e-commerce.
Two dozen pioneering executives in the less-than-truckload freight industry came together to reflect on accomplishments.
Carriers and logistics providers are stepping into the final-mile sector to help retailers meet rising delivery expectations.

For-Hire News

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ATA Shines Spotlight on Staged Truck Accidents

Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.

March 12, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

LTL Segment Health Improving as Q1 Progresses

Sentiment among senior executives in the LTL space is positive in outlook, and underlying manufacturing data is supportive even as conditions remain challenging.

March 11, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

FedEx Tops UPS in Market Value for First Time

FedEx has eclipsed rival UPS as the largest U.S. parcel carrier by market value for the first time. The shift in market value leadership marks a historic reversal for the two biggest U.S. parcel carriers.

March 10, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

IMC Logistics Opens First Non-US Facility in Toronto

IMC Logistics will open a Toronto drayage facility, the carrier’s first expansion outside the U.S. The site is intended to boost IMC’s ability to support cross-border freight shipments.

March 9, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts

In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.

March 6, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

US Farmers Confront Fresh Volatility in Trump Tariff Era

“One of the things in this industry is that there’s always uncertainties,” Krista Swanson, chief economist at the National Corn Growers Association, said in an interview.

March 2, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

FedEx Hit With Suit Over Tariff and Brokerage Fees

Thousands of companies are angling for refunds on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which were ruled unconstitutional Feb. 20. Now some retail customers are joining the scrum.

February 27, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 100

Maersk Ground Freight to Open Up to 7 More Facilities in 2026

Currently, Maersk operates 65 ground freight facilities in the U.S. The next terminals to open will be smaller than the Fontana site, the spokeswoman said.

February 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

ATRI Launches 2026 Operational Costs Survey

Data for 2025 can be submitted online or by PDF via ATRI’s website. All confidential data is protected and published only in anonymized averages.

February 27, 2026

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