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2021 Top Motor Vehicle/Driveaway Carriers

2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

After navigating COVID-19's disruption, trucking now has entered a historically strong business environment.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by North American region.
Small carriers often were hardest hit by COVID, but large fleets faced challenges, too.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 United Road Services 713,000
est
2 Jack Cooper Holdings 507,000
est
3 Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport 283,137
est
4 Cassens Transport 182,118
5 Bennett Family of Cos. 89,026

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On the Bubble

Diligent Delivery Systems ($238 million), is a full-service carrier based in Houston.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers publication.
How companies are working to address the persistent driver shortage.
A look at how different segments of the trucking industry fared in 2020.
Some U.S. truckers are busier than they have ever been.

For-Hire News

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Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign

CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.

October 9, 2026
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Isaac CEO urges fleets not to relinquish control of their data

“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said.

October 9, 2026
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Jury convicts 2 in Singh Organization cargo theft case

Facing federal prison sentences are two Indian nationals, Arshpreet Singh, 28, of Sacramento, Calif., and Vikramjeet Singh, 31, of Fontana, Calif.

October 7, 2026
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Truck driver pay rose in 2025 despite freight downturn

The ATA study drew on data from more than 130 fleets representing more than 140,000 employee drivers and 9,000 independent contractors.

October 7, 2026
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Hub Group continues to reshape oversight with board additions

CEO David Yeager is reshaping Hub Group’s management and oversight framework following the discovery of accounting errors at the carrier founded by his father.

October 6, 2026
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XPO opens 2 service centers as network expansion continues

The new facilities in Mesa, Ariz., and Cameron, Mo., are part of a broader investment in XPO’s North American network.

October 5, 2026
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Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%

Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.

October 2, 2026
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FedEx orders $300M worth of EV trucks from Harbinger

Harbinger plans to deliver the vehicles by the end of 2027. FedEx will deploy the trucks across its pickup and delivery operations in the U.S. and Canada. 

September 30, 2026
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CBP pilot to test electronic truck export manifests

The Electronic Export Manifest truck cargo test will evaluate whether carriers can be required to submit electronic manifest information before cargo is loaded.

September 29, 2026
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Trump touts plans for $15 billion Iowa steel plant

Trump said the plant, when completed, would produce 10 million tons of steel a year using iron ore from one of the company’s Minnesota mines.

September 28, 2026

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