2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front
Fleets have been overcoming unprecedented challenges to keep essential freight moving during the pandemic.
See the locations of the headquarters for each of the Top 100 for-hire carriers in North America.
COVID-19 has transformed 2020 into a tumultuous year for trucking, but the Top 100 list remains stable, at least for now.
Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Everts Air Alaska 31,787
2 Metro Air Service 33,181
3 XPO 36,388
4 Sodrel Truck Lines 37,858
5 McCormick Trucking 38,025
6 Alaska Central Express 41,505
7 AJR Trucking 41,995
8 B&B Trucking 48,525
9 Alaska Air Group 49,149
10 Beco Inc. 49,799
11 Tracie McCormick Inc. 49,873
12 Davenport Transportation 51,584
13 Northern Aviation Services 59,528
14 Alan Ritchey Inc. 71,967
15 Bancroft and Sons Transportation 80,703
16 Delta Air Lines 82,789
17 American Airlines 84,891
18 Midwest Transport 114,320
19 Southern Mail Service 114,719
20 Matheson Trucking 143,339
21 Evo Transportation & Energy Services 164,890
22 Kalitta Air 170,893
23 United Airlines 177,324
24 UPS Inc. 211,211
25 Postal Fleet Services 248,967
26 Salmon Cos. 341,073
27 10 Roads Express 390,445
28 FedEx Corp. 2,050,717
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On the Bubble

United Vision Logistics ($261 million), is a flatbed and heavy specialized carrier based in Lafayette, La.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Companies publication.
COVID-19 has created significant financial challenges for many trucking and logistics companies.
Fleets are emphasizing cleaning and physical distancing at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19.
Drivers have been more isolated than usual during the pandemic due to social distancing measures.
Market uncertainty due to COVID-19 has depressed demand for new trucking equipment.
Small trucking companies such as Boyle Transportation are playing a direct role in the response to COVID-19.
Industry experts explain how this public health crisis might change freight transportation in the years ahead.
For-Hire News
Business, For-Hire

UPS Reports Lower Earnings on Labor Deal Costs

UPS Inc. cut its annual profit target on a spike in costs from a new union labor contract and weaker package demand.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
October 26, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

TFI Third-Quarter Profit Dives 45.6% on Weak Freight Market

TFI International profits in the third quarter slumped 45.6% year-over-year, with the Canadian company primarily citing weaker market conditions, especially in the truckload market.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2023
Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder to Buy Impact Fulfillment Services

Ryder System Inc. is to buy IFS Holdings, also known as Impact Fulfillment Services (IFS), for an undisclosed sum, the Miami-based company said Oct. 23.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology

Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
October 23, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Roadrunner Offers Free LTL Delivery on Late Shipments

Roadrunner is now offering free less-than-truckload freight delivery if the shipment does not arrive on the promised date, it said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Knight-Swift Reports 69% Earnings Drop in Q3

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. on Oct. 19 reported that its third-quarter earnings dropped by 69% year-over-year, even as revenue increased.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Mullen Group Reports Mixed Q3 Results

Mullen Group posted an increase in earnings despite a decline in overall revenue during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Marten Revenue Nears $280 Million Amid Tough Q3 Market

Marten Transport experienced a decline in revenue and earnings amid tough market conditions during the third quarter, the company reported Oct 18.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, For-Hire

Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads, Better Jobs

AUSTIN, Texas — Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 19, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Yellow Aims to Appoint Auction Houses for Rolling Stock Sale

The administrators of Yellow Corp. aim to use auction houses to sell off the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier’s rolling stock, according to court filings.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 18, 2023
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