2026 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably.
Tougher enforcement is tightening capacity and driving up freight rates, closing the book on a painfully long downcycle.
Find out where the Top 100 For-Hire carriers are located by state and country; search company names to view details.
Rankings
Top 100 For-Hire | Less-Than-Truckload | Truckload/Dedicated | Intermodal/Drayage | Tank/Bulk
Air/Expedited | Refrigerated | Flatbed/Heavy Specialized | Package/Courier | Household Goods/Commercial Delivery
Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers
| Rank | Company | Revenue (000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.B. Hunt Intermodal | 5,975,000 |
| 2 | Hub Group | 2,225,492 est |
| 3 | Evans Network of Cos. | 1,200,000 |
| 4 | Schneider | 1,075,000 |
| 5 | STG Logistics | 952,890 |
| 6 | IMC Logistics | 939,800 |
| 7 | RoadOne IntermodaLogistics | 489,321 est |
| 8 | NFI | 365,000 |
| 9 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings | 364,914 |
| 10 | Universal Intermodal Services | 252,095 |
| 11 | Forward Air | 230,533 |
| 12 | Gulf Winds International | 201,000 |
| 13 | Werner Enterprises | 128,529 |
| 14 | Bison Transport | 107,900 |
| 15 | C.R. England | 92,860 |
| 16 | Landstar System | 87,164 |
| 17 | Canada Drayage Inc. | 74,064 |
| 18 | Marten Transport | 33,600 |
| 19 | Best Bay Trucking | 33,490 |
| 20 | Paper Transport | 31,165 est |
| 21 | Supra National Express | 30,890 est |
| 22 | Bridgeway Connects | 27,888 |
| 23 | Day & Ross | 23,088 |
| 24 | Pacific Shipping & Trucking | 13,491 est |
| 25 | Dupré Logistics | 12,109 |
| 26 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 11,904 est |
Top For-Hire Carriers on this list are common and contract freight carriers operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Companies are ranked on the basis of annual revenue. To be included in the Top 100 or any of the sectors, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or email to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
Hub Group, RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, Paper Transport, Supra National Express, Pacific Shipping & Trucking and Bay and Bay Transportation revenues are estimated by Transport Topics based on prior-year data and industry revenue trends.
IMC Logistics’ 2025 revenue was updated after the publication deadline.
Premium
Prominent for-hire carriers largely agree with the view that the trucking industry is emerging from an extended downcycle.
Many of North America’s largest motor carriers are investing in AI to automate processes and improve efficiency.
Large for-hire carriers generally agree that diesel will remain the trucking industry’s predominant fuel well into the future.
Extras
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Carriers across various segments of the trucking industry navigated unfavorable business conditions in 2025.
Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest for-hire carriers list.
For-Hire News
Duffy awards $62 million for truck parking in 5 states
A chronic lack of available truck parking creates public safety risks and raises consumer costs, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.
July 16, 2026J.B. Hunt rides tighter capacity to stronger Q2 results
J.B. Hunt executives highlighted how heightened DOT enforcement has accelerated market changes while reporting the company’s second-quarter financial results.
July 16, 2026Ruan launches customs brokerage
The brokerage will expand the truckload-focused carrier’s international trade and logistics capabilities across the United States and Mexico, Ruan said.
July 15, 2026STG Logistics exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
STG was owned by Wind Point Partners, Duration Capital Partners and Oaktree Capital Management when it sought court protection.
July 15, 2026DTNA’s O’Leary confident of truck demand acceleration
The parent company of Freightliner and Western Star is seeing heavy replacement demand from larger on-highway fleets in particular, DTNA CEO John O’Leary said.
July 14, 2026LTL carriers eye further growth due to truckload constraints
LTL carriers are seeing stronger demand, rising shipment weights and higher rates as truckload capacity tightens, fueling optimism for the second half of 2026.
July 14, 2026Big battle brews over small stretch of spectrum
The federal review of a proposed backup geolocation network has drawn intense scrutiny as trucking and other industries battle over its potential downsides.
July 10, 2026USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook for trucking
The lack of clarity is adding volatility to a freight market seeking a smooth ride to greater prosperity after the longest downturn in industry memory.
July 7, 2026SMBs optimistic for rest of 2026 in boon for trucking
Owners and decision-makers at SMBs are optimistic about the prospects for the rest of 2026, a stance likely to extend the ongoing freight market recovery.
July 6, 2026Port truckers still struggling in harsh market
The trucking companies serving the nation’s largest seaports are still struggling against harsh market conditions even as port volumes increased in May.
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