2020 Top Air/Expedited Carriers

2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets have been overcoming unprecedented challenges to keep essential freight moving during the pandemic.
See the locations of the headquarters for each of the Top 100 for-hire carriers in North America.
COVID-19 has transformed 2020 into a tumultuous year for trucking, but the Top 100 list remains stable, at least for now.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Forward Air 804,100
2 Roadrunner Freight 672,965
est
3 XPO 477,300
4 ArcBest 252,000
5 Landstar System 121,485
6 LoadOne 108,000
est
7 Magnate Worldwide 73,000
8 Averitt Express 12,236
est
9 Sameday Worldwide 9,046

Extras

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On the Bubble

Paschall Truck Lines ($268 million), is a truckload freight carrier based in Murray, Ky.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Companies publication.
COVID-19 has created significant financial challenges for many trucking and logistics companies.
Fleets are emphasizing cleaning and physical distancing at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19.
Drivers have been more isolated than usual during the pandemic due to social distancing measures.
Market uncertainty due to COVID-19 has depressed demand for new trucking equipment.
Small trucking companies such as Boyle Transportation are playing a direct role in the response to COVID-19.
Industry experts explain how this public health crisis might change freight transportation in the years ahead.

For-Hire News

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Horizon Eyes Class 8 BEV Tractor Production Inside 18 Months

Horizon currently sells Classes 3-7 battery-electric trucks but is expanding its portfolio with a Class 8 design intended to rival the Tesla Semi.

June 5, 2026
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Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA

The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.

June 4, 2026
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CBP’s ‘Operation Checkmate’ Nets 36 Undocumented Truckers

Of the undocumented truckers arrested during the operation, 30 are from India and six are foreign nationals from El Salvador, Mexico and Russia.

June 3, 2026
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USA Truck Launches Driver Bonus of 5 Cents Per Mile

USA Truck launched a revised driver incentive package that adds 5 cents per dispatched and paid mile through automatic payroll payments for eligible drivers.

June 2, 2026
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Melton Lifts Truck Driver Pay Range to 60-70 Cents a Mile

Melton Truck Lines said it is increasing mileage pay for all company drivers by 5 cents to 8 cents per mile, depending on experience.

June 2, 2026
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ArcBest Debuts ‘View’ Platform for Shipment Management

ArcBest introduced a digital logistics platform called ArcBest View, which is intended to let customers quote, book and manage shipments in a single place.

May 28, 2026
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Paccar Taps Peter Ahrens to Head Kenworth

Ahrens takes the helm at Kenworth as the truck maker and sister company Peterbilt push to increase their share of the North American heavy-duty truck market.

May 28, 2026
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Motive Expands AI to Turn Insights Into Action

Fleet management technology provider Motive continues to extend AI capabilities across its platform to help fleet operators enhance safety and productivity.

May 27, 2026
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Cummins Expects X10 to Lift Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Share

“The X10 definitely opens up another market,” Brett Merritt, president of Cummins’ engine business, told analysts and investors during the firm’s investor day.

May 27, 2026
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STG to Exit Chapter 11 in Coming Weeks as Court Backs Plan

Dublin, Ohio-based STG and 64 affiliates filed for court protection Jan. 12 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

May 22, 2026

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