2020 Top Tank Truck/Bulk Carriers

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 Kenan Advantage Group 1,758,645
2 Quality Carriers 1,090,684
3 Trimac Transportation Services 610,000
4 Foodliner/Quest Liner 334,103
5 Heniff Transportation Systems 293,000
est
6 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 276,000
est
7 Groendyke Transport 273,125
8 Superior Bulk Logistics 269,000
est
9 Ruan 164,553
est
10 Eagle Transport Corp. 143,700
11 Dupré Logistics 137,119
12 Martin Transport Inc. 120,523
13 Slay Transportation Co. 109,204
14 Tankstar USA 108,985
est
15 Florida Rock & Tank Lines 108,716
16 United Petroleum Transports 102,729
17 Coastal Transport Co. 95,331
est
18 Viessman Trucking 92,128
est
19 Apex Logistics 81,935
20 Andrews Logistics 72,900
21 CLI Transport 72,421
22 J&M Tank Lines Inc. 64,241
23 Service Transport Co. 63,191
24 Herman R. Ewell Inc. 61,983
25 Transportes Auto Tanques Ochoa 60,000
est
26 Prime Inc. 55,379
27 Tidewater Transit Co. 52,724
est
28 Schilli Corp. 52,421
est
29 Sterling Transport Co. 48,600
est
30 Solar Transport 45,200
31 Atlantic Bulk Carrier 43,546
est
32 Liquid Trucking Cos. 42,024
33 Mission Petroleum Carriers 41,155
est
34 NFI 39,000
35 Dixon Bros. 28,301
36 Sprint Transport 26,630
est
37 K-Limited Carrier 22,500
38 Bulk Service Transport 19,000
39 Carbon Express Inc. 18,645

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On the Bubble

Magnate Worldwide ($235 million), is an air and expedited carrier based in Toledo, Ohio
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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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