2025 Top Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carriers

2025 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Coming off yet another down year for freight in 2024, motor carriers now face an uncertain business environment.

Tariffs and shifting trade patterns have made business planning difficult for North American trucking companies.

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 Landstar System 1,445,663
2 Daseke Inc. (TFI) 1,408,800
3 PS Logistics 940,000
4 Anderson Trucking Service 850,968
5 Bennett Family of Cos. 841,554
est
6 TMC Transportation 677,352
est
7 Mercer Transportation 558,181
est
8 PGT Holdings 446,746
9 Beemac Trucking 413,600
est
10 Melton Truck Lines 326,488
11 CRST The Transportation Solution 322,594
est
12 R&R Express 307,839
est
13 Bridgeway Connects 273,304
14 Western Express 254,880
est
15 System Transport 231,000
16 Prime Inc. 230,153
17 United Vision Logistics 203,000
18 Paul Logistics 172,303
est
19 Evans Network of Cos. 146,000
20 Acme Truck Line 142,359
21 Maverick Transportation 138,200
22 Roehl Transport 135,160
est
23 Long Haul Trucking 83,029
est
24 JLE Industries 66,725
25 C.R. England 56,000
est
26 AFC Transport 51,748
est
27 Koch Cos. 51,212
est
28 Bison Transport 28,429
29 Canada Cartage 26,376
est
30 Day & Ross 23,226
31 NFI 16,000
32 TGR Logistics 12,763
est
33 Hogland Transfer 6,000
34 A. Duie Pyle 5,000

Extras

Young professionals joining the trucking industry are reshaping their workplaces, advocating for flexible work environments.

Carriers across various segments of the trucking industry navigated unfavorable business conditions in 2024.

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Tariffs raised by the Trump administration create obstacles on the path to a market recovery, the study’s authors warned.

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

For-Hire News

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December Medium-Duty Truck Sales Cap Sluggish 2025

Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 15.5% to 19,082 units from 22,586 a year earlier. Medium-duty sales haven’t trended ahead of the prior year since January 2025.

January 20, 2026
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J.B. Hunt Misses Revenue Estimates on Freight Slump

J.B. Hunt handled fewer longhaul, coast-to-coast shipments during the quarter, with intermodal volumes shifting toward shorter hauls in the eastern U.S.

January 16, 2026
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ATA Begins Surveying for 2026 Driver Compensation Study

The last ATA Driver Compensation Study found truckload drivers earned median annual pay of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase compared with the level reported in 2021’s study.

January 15, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Southeastern Freight Lines Boosts Cross-Border Operations

Southeastern Freight Lines joined the ranks of less-than-truckload carriers beefing up their cross-border operations as the value of trade between the U.S. and Mexico increases.

January 14, 2026
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STG Logistics Files for Bankruptcy, Continues Operations

STG and 64 affiliates filed for court protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The company expects to exit court protection in around five months’ time.

January 12, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Koch Acquires Store Opening Solutions

Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based Store Opening Solutions specializes in retail fixture, furniture and equipment inventory. It will become part of the Koch Logistics division.

January 12, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

Current, Former Executives Buy USA Truck From DSV

DSV said in October it was working on selling USA Truck, which did not fit its vision for asset-light North American on-road operations. USA Truck CEO George Henry will continue in the role.

January 12, 2026
BusinessEquipmentFor-Hire

Dart Transit Group Sold After 90 Years of Family Ownership

The acquisition does not change day-to-day operations. The Dart name and operating entities remain unchanged, and drivers, customers, leadership and staff will remain in place.

January 9, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Ryder Acquires Georgia’s Truck Service Depot

Ryder System acquired Georgia mobile truck and trailer maintenance specialist Truck Service Depot on Jan. 6 for an undisclosed sum, the company said.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

Transport Stocks Jump to Record High on Economic Optimism

U.S. transportation stocks closed at a record level Jan. 6, capping off a rebound fueled by prospects of strong economic growth this year. 

January 6, 2026

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