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2019 Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

2019 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

This year in particular has brought a changing of the guard at some of the largest companies.
See a breakdown of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers by region; get links to company pages.
After you've absorbed the changes and trends in this year's Top 100 For-Hire Carrier rankings, take our interactive quiz!

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 4,716,649
2 Hub Group 2,195,316
3 XPO 1,500,000
4 Schneider 953,500
5 Evans Network of Cos. 602,206
6 Swift Intermodal 498,821
7 IMC Logistics 350,132
8 RoadOne IntermodaLogistics 300,000
9 NFI 286,000
10 ContainerPort Group 285,000
11 Universal Intermodal Services 251,074
12 Forward Air 201,000
13 Roadrunner Freight 132,129
14 Landstar System 128,976
15 TCW 114,485
16 Marten Transport 102,025
17 C&K Holdings 96,250
18 Duncan and Son Lines 85,000
19 Cowan Systems 77,146
20 Eagle Systems 56,203
21 Canada Drayage Inc. 54,900
22 Paper Transport 48,476
23 Bison Transport 29,833
24 Dart Intermodal 29,725
25 TransAmerica Express Logistics 15,000
26 Guide Transportation Partners 14,419
27 USA Truck 9,931
28 Supra National Express 9,557
29 Day & Ross 9,198
30 Comcar Industries 8,537
31 Dupré Logistics 8,506
32 TCI Transportation 4,256

Extras

Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers.
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On the Bubble

Groendyke Transport ($245 million), is a petroleum and chemical tank/bulk carrier based in Enid, Okla.
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For some companies, leadership teams stretch back four generations.
The state's trucking association has joined forces with 13 community colleges.
Women are increasingly taking on larger roles in the management of trucking companies.
The company has pressed on since losing its CEO Jeremy Rayl in 2017.
Nevertheless, industry projections remain positive.
George Casiano's family shares the story of an industry veteran.
All of Brig Sorber’s family played a part in the creation story of Two Men and a Truck, which has grown from humble origins into one of the largest moving companies in North America.
Fleet owners find inspiration in family and faith.
Lead ATA participants set out to guide trucking's future.

For-Hire News

GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

US States Have Revoked 28,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.

May 7, 2026
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Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade

ACT Expo 2026 signaled momentum shifts in the clean transportation movement and growing acceptance of connected vehicle technology, AI and autonomous driving.

May 6, 2026
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FedEx Freight Adds AI Tools to Boost Win Percentage

“Data, predictive analytics and AI-driven logistics are reshaping how we manage capacity and deliver more reliable service,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.

May 6, 2026
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FedEx Freight’s Smith Sees More RNG Tractors Ahead

"Sustainability is only sustainable if it makes business sense. You can only make a difference if you stay in business,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.

May 5, 2026
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Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking

Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.

May 5, 2026
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Hino Launches Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Truck

The Le Series is available in both 25,950-pound and 33,000-pound configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

May 5, 2026
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Universal Logistics Posts Q1 Loss After Slow Start to Year

Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a slow start to the year that dragged on overall first-quarter results, the company reported May 1.

May 4, 2026
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Saia Reports Mixed Operating Metrics in Q1

Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6 million. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.

May 4, 2026
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XPO Posts Record Q1 Earnings as OR Improves

XPO’s North American LTL adjusted OR improved 200 basis points year over year to 83.9. Total revenue increased 7.3% to $2.1 billion from $1.95 billion.

May 4, 2026
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Amazon Expands Logistics Network to Outside Businesses

The service gives businesses access to logistics capabilities Amazon developed to support its own retail operations and independent sellers.

May 4, 2026

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