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2021 Top Air/Expedited Carriers

2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

After navigating COVID-19's disruption, trucking now has entered a historically strong business environment.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by North American region.
Small carriers often were hardest hit by COVID, but large fleets faced challenges, too.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Forward Air 878,500
2 XPO 477,300
est
3 ArcBest 245,000
4 Landstar System 132,180
5 Magnate Worldwide 73,000
est
6 Sameday Worldwide 5,146

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On the Bubble

Paper Transport ($232 million), is a truckload and intermodal carrier based in De Pere, Wis.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers publication.
How companies are working to address the persistent driver shortage.
A look at how different segments of the trucking industry fared in 2020.
Some U.S. truckers are busier than they have ever been.

For-Hire News

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Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season

The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.

October 16, 2026
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J.B. Hunt focuses on margin repair as costs rise

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.

October 16, 2026
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Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

October 16, 2026
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Trucking groups seek congressional support before midterms

At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.

October 15, 2026
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Mark Colson named ATA’s next president and CEO

ATA announced Colson’s appointment on Oct. 15, just days before the trade group will convene its 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.

October 15, 2026
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Detention costs trucking billions — why is it so hard to fix?

The issue drew renewed attention in September when Congress released a report that examined ways to reduce excessive truck detention times.

October 14, 2026
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Mexican truck production eases month on month in September

Mexican production of heavy-duty trucks slowed in September compared with August but again outstripped manufacturing in the year-ago period by a wide margin.

October 13, 2026
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Ryder grows Northeast used truck network with N.J. facilities

Ryder opened used commercial vehicle sales facilities in Newark and North Bergen, N.J., expanding customer access to its inventory in the New York-area freight market.

October 13, 2026
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STG Logistics names Jack Holmes CEO after restructuring

STG Logistics named Jack Holmes CEO as the company shifts its focus to growth after a financial restructuring that reduced its funded debt by nearly $1 billion.

October 13, 2026
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Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign

CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.

October 9, 2026

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