2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Up Front

North America’s largest trucking companies continued growth in 2022 despite a weaker freight environment

Recruiting the truckers of tomorrow is a top priority for trucking companies preparing for years to come

Find out where the Top 100 For-Hire carriers are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings
Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Kenan Advantage Group 2,480,512
2 Quality Carriers 850,000
est
3 Trimac Transportation Services 600,000
est
4 Heniff Transportation Systems 562,000
est
5 Foodliner/Quest Liner 437,035
6 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 275,100
est
7 Groendyke Transport 273,125
est
8 Evans Delivery 140,000
est
9 Cliff Viessman Inc. 127,513
10 Andrews Logistics 117,120
11 Martin Transport Inc. 111,600
est
12 Prime Inc. 104,369
13 Apex Logistics 81,800
est
14 Dupré Logistics 72,989
15 Liquid Trucking Cos. 66,065
16 J&M Tank Lines 64,241
est
17 Cardinal Logistics 57,000
18 NFI 46,400
19 Wynne Transport Services 29,700
est
20 Canada Cartage 28,000
est
21 Bulk Service Transport 27,000
22 PGT Holdings 19,036
Extras

A top industry concern for years, suitable parking spaces remain elusive for many truckers

103

On the Bubble

May Trucking ($242 million), is a refrigerated and truckload carrier based in Salem, Ore.

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While mergers and acquisitions alter the business landscape, top for-hire carriers grew revenues across segments in 2022

Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest for-hire carriers list

For-Hire News
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Fleets Navigate the Challenges of Driver Acceptance of ADAS

Trucking experts say getting drivers to buy in to advanced driver assistance systems technology is key to making sure it is being correctly used.

Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Special to Transport Topics
December 13, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Estes, R+L Carriers Affiliate Buy More Ex-Yellow Terminals

Estes Express Lines and an affiliate of R+L Carriers are to buy more terminals from the administrators of bankrupt former less-than-truckload rival Yellow, according to a court filing.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Cyber Monday Shoppers Expected to Set a Record

Adobe Analytics expects consumers to spend a record $13.2 billion on Dec. 2, 6.1% more than last year. That would make it the season’s — and the year’s — biggest shopping day for e-commerce.

December 2, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Trucking CFOs, Leaders Eye 2025 Recovery With Tight Budgets

Carriers are grappling with a tough freight market, relying on cost-cutting measures, operational efficiency and strategic revenue opportunities to stay ahead.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
December 2, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Kenan Advantage Expands Dry Bulk With Two November Deals

North Canton, Ohio-based KAG has expanded its dry bulk transportation services with two acquisitions, strengthening its logistics capabilities across North America.

November 25, 2024
Business, For-Hire, Top 100

Roadrunner Owner Sells Majority Stake to CEO Jamroz, Partner

A private equity vehicle led by Roadrunner Freight CEO Chris Jamroz bought a majority ownership stake in the less-than-truckload carrier from Elliott Investment Management.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Schneider Acquiring Cowan Systems in $390 Million Deal

Schneider is acquiring Baltimore-based Cowan Systems in a $390 million deal that will expand the carrier’s dedicated trucking services. The transaction is set to close by the end of 2024.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, For-Hire

UPS Settles With SEC Over Freight Business Valuation

UPS has reached a $45 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over claims made by the agency that the carrier improperly valued its freight business in financial results reporting.

Cailley LaPara | Bloomberg News
November 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

A Cybersecurity Playbook for Trucking in 2025

With another year of hacker break-ins looming before us, now is a great time to evaluate cybersecurity for your trucking business to ensure that you’re using the latest technology to keep cybercriminals at bay.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
November 22, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Moran Transportation Expands Into Ohio With RMX Acquisition

The acquisition brings 50 to 60 trucks and three service centers into Moran’s operations, increasing its total to 12 service centers and more than 675 pieces of equipment across the Midwest.

November 18, 2024
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