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2023 Top Truckload/Dedicated Carriers

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
Knight-Swift Transportation 4,531,115
2
J.B. Hunt Transport Services 4,460,812
3
Landstar System 3,892,805
4
Werner Enterprises 2,428,686
5
Penske Logistics 2,300,000
6
Schneider 2,236,600
7
TFI International 1,986,331
8
U.S. Xpress Enterprises 1,824,855
9
Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions 1,786,000
10
Crete Carrier 1,525,000
11
CRST The Transportation Solution 1,500,000
12
Ruan 985,000
13
Heartland Express 968,000
14
NFI 824,000
15
Covenant Logistics Group 815,710
16
Western Express 803,000
17
C.R. England 788,150
18
Mesilla Valley Transportation 622,328
19
Universal Truckload 555,285
20
Day & Ross 543,600
21
P.A.M. Transport 540,900
22
Bison Transport 506,883
23
USA Truck 440,300
est
24
Cowan Systems 437,205
25
Marten Transport 429,092
26
Cardinal Logistics 426,000
27
New Legend 328,000
28
Western Flyer Express 320,000
est
29
Artur Express 313,615
30
Dart Transit Co. 312,000
est
31
Roehl Transport 299,900
est
32
Challenger Motor Freight 297,500
33
Anderson Trucking Service 267,700
34
Hub Group Dedicated 264,600
est
35
Canada Cartage 256,400
est
36
Paschall Truck Lines 250,000
est
37
Paper Transport 231,000
38
Forward Air 223,000
est
39
Lily Transportation 220,000
est
40
PS Logistics 200,000
41
Evans Network of Cos. 200,000
42
Stan Koch & Sons Trucking 168,000
est
43
Averitt Express 167,577
44
GP Transco 155,901
45
Red Classic 152,400
est
46
A. Duie Pyle 149,400
47
Ascend 148,000
est
48
Transportation Services 136,641
49
Titan Transfer 131,697
50
Transervice Logistics 124,250
51
Cargo Transporters 122,520
52
Leonard's Express 122,412
53
System Freight 120,500
est
54
May Trucking Co. 96,270
55
R&R Family of Cos. 93,200
est
56
Southeastern Freight Lines 91,931
57
Highlight Motor Group 89,114
est
58
Cheema Freightlines 88,400
59
Mercer Transportation 85,700
est
60
Best Logistics Group 65,900
est
61
Dupré Logistics 64,667
62
JRayl Transport 63,000
est
63
Barnes Transportation Services 55,000
est
64
TGR Logistics 50,000
est
65
AMX Trucking 40,000
66
McCollister's Global Services 30,000
67
Atlas World Group 20,335
68
Beemac Trucking 20,000
69
Trans-System 16,000

Extras

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

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For-Hire News

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Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts

In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.

March 6, 2026
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Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026
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US Farmers Confront Fresh Volatility in Trump Tariff Era

“One of the things in this industry is that there’s always uncertainties,” Krista Swanson, chief economist at the National Corn Growers Association, said in an interview.

March 2, 2026
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FedEx Hit With Suit Over Tariff and Brokerage Fees

Thousands of companies are angling for refunds on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which were ruled unconstitutional Feb. 20. Now some retail customers are joining the scrum.

February 27, 2026
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Maersk Ground Freight to Open Up to 7 More Facilities in 2026

Currently, Maersk operates 65 ground freight facilities in the U.S. The next terminals to open will be smaller than the Fontana site, the spokeswoman said.

February 27, 2026
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ATRI Launches 2026 Operational Costs Survey

Data for 2025 can be submitted online or by PDF via ATRI’s website. All confidential data is protected and published only in anonymized averages.

February 27, 2026
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FedEx Pledges Trump Tariff Repayments to Shippers, Customers

Logistics giant FedEx said in a Feb. 26 statement that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them.

February 26, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

Transportation Sector in Limbo After Trump Tariffs Fall

After the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, transportation firms face uncertainty over whether and how billions in collected duties will be refunded.

February 26, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Forward Air Posts Quarterly Loss While Advancing Overhaul

Forward Air posted a fourth-quarter loss of $36.4 million while focusing on its improvement initiatives, the company reported Feb. 23.

February 24, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

FedEx Seeks Refund After Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs

FedEx said in a filing that it has suffered injury from having to pay the tariffs and that the relief it's seeking from the court would redress those injuries.

February 24, 2026

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