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2023 Top Intermodal/Drayage 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 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 7,021,565
2 Hub Group 3,301,835
3 Evans Network of Cos. 1,500,000
4 Schneider 1,287,400
5 IMC Logistics 982,600
est
6 Universal Intermodal Services 591,946
7 NFI 587,000
8 Swift Intermodal 485,786
9 ContainerPort Group 460,000
10 Forward Air 419,718
11 ITS Logistics 278,425
12 Landstar System 145,017
13 C.R. England 142,383
14 Marten Transport 129,765
15 Bison Transport 116,607
16 Duncan and Son Lines 112,000
est
17 Cowan Systems 97,597
18 Canada Drayage Inc. 80,000
est
19 TCW 73,400
est
20 Paper Transport 69,885
21 BPX Logistics 52,000
est
22 R&R Family of Cos. 41,100
est
23 Day & Ross 17,250
24 Dupré Logistics 11,772
25 Barnes Transportation Services 10,000
est
26 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 9,500
est

Extras

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

102

On the Bubble

Market Express ($249 million), is a truckload carrier and intermodal shipper based in Portland, Ore.

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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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
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

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
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

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
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 100

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
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

FedEx Pledges Trump Tariff Repayments to Shippers, Customers

Logistics giant FedEx said in a Feb. 26 statement that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them.

February 26, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

Transportation Sector in Limbo After Trump Tariffs Fall

After the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, transportation firms face uncertainty over whether and how billions in collected duties will be refunded.

February 26, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Forward Air Posts Quarterly Loss While Advancing Overhaul

Forward Air posted a fourth-quarter loss of $36.4 million while focusing on its improvement initiatives, the company reported Feb. 23.

February 24, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

FedEx Seeks Refund After Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs

FedEx said in a filing that it has suffered injury from having to pay the tariffs and that the relief it's seeking from the court would redress those injuries.

February 24, 2026

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