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2024 Top Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carriers

2024 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Soft market conditions in 2023 placed financial strain on many of the largest trucking companies in North America.

Trucking companies have been surviving on lower rates while awaiting a freight market recovery.

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) 1,569,400
2 Landstar System 1,490,393
3 PS Logistics 1,009,800
est
4 Anderson Trucking Service 848,700
5 Bennett Family of Cos. 839,386
6 TMC Transportation 676,000
est
7 Mercer Transportation 556,905
est
8 Maverick Transportation 423,433
est
9 PGT Holdings 400,329
10 Beemac Trucking 390,150
est
11 Melton Truck Lines 349,442
12 CRST The Transportation Solution 336,102
est
13 R&R Express 284,432
est
14 Prime Inc. 255,902
15 Western Express 253,042
est
16 System Transport 233,000
17 Paul Logistics 162,000
18 Evans Network of Cos. 159,000
19 Roehl Transport 134,851
est
20 Long Haul Trucking 89,460
21 JLE Industries 62,735
22 C.R. England 61,070
est
23 Koch Cos. 51,295
est
24 AFC Transport 48,654
est
25 Day & Ross 30,580
26 Bison Transport 30,089
27 Canada Cartage 29,718
est
28 NFI 23,000
29 TGR Logistics 12,000
30 McCollister's Global Services 10,052
est
31 Averitt Express 5,582
est
32 A. Duie Pyle 4,000

Extras

The regional LTL carrier has adapted and expanded through a full century of economic cycles and industry changes.

The trucking industry remains mired in sustained overcapacity relative to freight demand even as it has slowly shed workers.

After being displaced by war in his native Sudan, Lual Akoon’s path took him to Middle America – and trucking.

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For-hire carriers across segments saw revenues slide and margins tighten, but some fared better than others.

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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