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 Carbon Express 18,645
est
2 K-Limited Carrier 22,500
est
3 PGT Trucking 22,523
4 Wynne Transport Services 24,418
5 Canada Cartage System 25,125
6 Cardinal Logistics 27,100
7 Dixon Bros. 28,301
est
8 NFI 35,000
9 Mission Petroleum Carriers 41,155
est
10 Liquid Trucking Cos. 42,024
est
11 Atlantic Bulk Carrier 43,546
est
12 Solar Transport 45,200
13 Sterling Transport Co. 48,600
est
14 Schilli Corp. 52,421
est
15 Tidewater Transit Co. 52,724
est
16 Herman R. Ewell Inc. 61,983
est
17 Service Transport Co. 63,191
est
18 J&M Tank Lines 64,241
est
19 Andrews Logistics 69,463
20 CLI Transport 72,421
est
21 Prime Inc. 75,098
22 Apex Logistics 81,935
est
23 Cliff Viessman Inc. 92,128
est
24 Coastal Transport Co. 95,331
est
25 Dupré Logistics 98,044
26 United Petroleum Transports 102,729
est
27 Florida Rock & Tank Lines 108,716
est
28 Tankstar USA 108,985
est
29 Slay Transportation Co. 109,204
est
30 Martin Transport Inc. 120,523
est
31 Eagle Transport Corp. 143,700
est
32 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 192,365
33 Groendyke Transport 273,125
est
34 Foodliner/Quest Liner 416,796
35 Heniff Transportation Systems 562,000
est
36 Trimac Transportation Services 600,000
37 Quality Carriers 1,090,684
est
38 Kenan Advantage Group 1,572,138
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For-Hire News
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

FedEx Implementing Ranking System for Delivery Contractors

FedEx Corp. is rolling out a new system for evaluating its delivery contractors that rank them like Olympic medal winners.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
January 31, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Covenant Sees Year-End Slowdown

Covenant Logistics Group Inc. saw a 35% year-over-year decline in earnings amid marginal revenue improvements during the fourth quarter of 2022, the company reported Jan. 25.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Marten Transport Reports 16th Consecutive Profitable Quarter

Marten Transport reported higher fourth-quarter earnings, marking its 16th consecutive year-over-year increase.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, For-Hire

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed Joins Kodiak

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed has joined autonomous truck technology company Kodiak Robotics, the company announced Jan. 19.

January 23, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Wabash Inks Long-Term Agreements With Key Carrier, Supplier

Wabash announced two long-term agreements, one with a carrier to create an extended backlog and one with a supplier to enhance supply surety.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 20, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Roadrunner Notches Gains in Transit Times

Roadrunner implemented another round of transit time improvements across its network as part of an ongoing, multiyear process to improve business operations, the company announced Jan. 5

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 9, 2023
Business, For-Hire, Global Freight

FedEx Profit Tops Estimates as Higher Prices Offset Decline in Shipments

FedEx Corp. on Dec. 20 reported fiscal-year, second-quarter income that beat Wall Street expectations and revenue that fell below expectations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 21, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Plans New Multiclient Distribution Center Near Chicago

Ryder System Inc. will open its 10th multiclient distribution center in the greater Chicago area, the company announced Dec. 14.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire, Private

Last-Mile Focuses on Sustainable Shipping

The trucking industry has increased its focus on sustainability this year, mostly geared toward last-mile operations.

December 8, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Daseke Founder Sells Shares Amid Board Retirement

Daseke Inc. founder Don Daseke will sell his holdings in the company and step down from its board of directors, the company announced Nov. 14.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
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