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, For-Hire

ArcBest Reports 31% Earnings Gain Despite Revenue Drop

ArcBest Corp. experienced a 30.7% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Auto Stoppages Push P.A.M. Transportation Into Red in Q4

Labor stoppages at automotive manufacturers across the U.S. and a weak freight environment hit profits at carrier P.A.M. Transportation in the final three months of 2023, the company said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Saia Targets Further Expansion Via $1 Billion in 2024 Capex

Saia Inc. expects 2024 to be another year of significant expansion after picking up business and terminals following the implosion of less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp., executives said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, For-Hire

Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming

Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
February 5, 2024
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VMRS Portal Is Nearly Here

The Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards system is undergoing major updates, including an online portal and codes for electric vehicles.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
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Schneider Reports 12% Revenue Decline for Q4

Schneider National experienced a year-over-year decline in profits as well as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Landstar Reports 28% Revenue Decline for Q4

Landstar System Inc. posted declines in net income and revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Jan. 31.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder to Acquire Cardinal Logistics

Ryder System Inc. is acquiring Cardinal Logistics in a deal that will add 2,900 power units, 3,400 drivers and 200 operating locations to its existing network.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Forward Air Completes Acquisition of Omni Logistics

Forward Air on Jan. 25 announced the completion of its long-pending acquisition of Omni Logistics, with both companies’ leaders touting the benefits of the merger.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 31, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Explore Sale of Coyote Amid Weak Q4

UPS Inc. is reducing its overall employee head count by 12,000 workers, which the company says will save more than $1 billion, citing higher labor costs and softening demand.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 30, 2024
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