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2023 Top Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carriers

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 Daseke Inc. (TFI) 1,773,300
2 Landstar System 1,760,357
3 PS Logistics 1,100,000
4 Anderson Trucking Service 972,800
5 Bennett Family of Cos. 924,237
6 Mercer Transportation 528,500
est
7 Maverick Transportation 461,256
8 TMC Transportation 450,000
est
9 Beemac Trucking 425,000
10 CRST The Transportation Solution 403,000
11 Melton Truck Lines 377,968
12 PGT Holdings 277,188
13 Western Express 266,000
14 Prime Inc. 257,757
15 System Transport 238,000
16 R&R Express 218,300
est
17 Acme Truck Line 184,600
est
18 Cardinal Logistics 135,000
19 Roehl Transport 122,400
est
20 JLE Industries 104,203
21 Evans Network of Cos. 100,000
22 Long Haul Trucking 98,956
23 C.R. England 67,800
24 AFC Transport 53,000
25 Carrier One Inc. 51,000
est
26 Koch Cos. 47,200
est
27 Bison Transport 31,335
28 Day & Ross 30,200
29 Bowers Trucking 28,700
est
30 NFI 28,200
31 Canada Cartage 28,000
est
32 Best Logistics Group 16,500
est
33 McCollister's Global Services 10,950
34 A. Duie Pyle 8,200
35 Averitt Express 6,140

Extras

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

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On the Bubble

Cassens Transport Co. ($202 million), is an automobile carrier based in Edwardsville, Ill.

The numerous, complex regulations faced by the trucking industry can be made simpler using new technology

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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

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Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%

Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.

October 2, 2026
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FedEx orders $300M worth of EV trucks from Harbinger

Harbinger plans to deliver the vehicles by the end of 2027. FedEx will deploy the trucks across its pickup and delivery operations in the U.S. and Canada. 

September 30, 2026
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CBP pilot to test electronic truck export manifests

The Electronic Export Manifest truck cargo test will evaluate whether carriers can be required to submit electronic manifest information before cargo is loaded.

September 29, 2026
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Trump touts plans for $15 billion Iowa steel plant

Trump said the plant, when completed, would produce 10 million tons of steel a year using iron ore from one of the company’s Minnesota mines.

September 28, 2026
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Trucking’s recovery continues to hinge on tighter capacity

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.5% from July to 112.7, down from 113.3. The index also declined 1.6% year over year.

September 28, 2026
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AI is helping fleets automate routine tasks

Panelists stressed that while carriers that move early can gain a competitive advantage, workforce concerns remain a critical part of implementation.

September 28, 2026
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Penske’s Thompson: Look to future but embrace AI today

Samantha Thompson, vice president of customer experience at the truck leasing and maintenance giant, encouraged industry leaders to explore uses of AI.

September 28, 2026
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Replacement demand revives trailer market

Motor carriers didn’t follow normal replacement schedules during the prolonged freight rate recession. That trend is starting to reverse.

September 26, 2026
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PCS extends AI for fleetwide dispatch optimization

The transportation management system provider said its AI-enabled Cortex platform can now cover the full scope of freight planning.

September 24, 2026
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Industry, Congress praise truck drivers during NTDAW

On Capitol Hill, Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution to officially recognize the week as a celebration of drivers.

September 24, 2026

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