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2024 Top Truckload/Dedicated Carriers

2024 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Soft market conditions in 2023 placed financial strain on many of the largest trucking companies in North America.

Trucking companies have been surviving on lower rates while awaiting a freight market recovery.

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 4,698,655
2
J.B. Hunt Transport Services 4,332,439
3
Landstar System 2,742,281
4
Werner Enterprises 2,310,810
5
Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions 2,211,000
6
Penske Logistics 2,200,000
7
Schneider 2,156,000
8
TFI International 1,625,592
9
CRST The Transportation Solution 1,350,000
est
10
Crete Carrier 1,342,000
11
Heartland Express 1,207,000
12
Ruan 912,000
est
13
NFI 823,401
14
Western Express 743,578
est
15
C.R. England 709,335
est
16
FirstFleet 609,000
est
17
Universal Truckload 557,417
18
Day & Ross 535,150
19
Bison Transport 480,246
20
P.A.M. Transport 460,900
21
Mesilla Valley Transportation 446,000
est
22
Cowan Systems 429,381
23
Marten Transport 408,272
24
USA Truck 367,650
est
25
Fastfrate Group 344,000
26
Covenant Logistics Group 320,287
27
New Legend 311,928
est
28
Artur Express 298,248
est
29
Roehl Transport 285,205
est
30
Evans Network of Cos. 237,000
31
Canada Cartage 232,811
est
32
Paper Transport 213,287
33
Anderson Trucking Service 209,700
34
PS Logistics 182,600
est
35
TCI Transportation 173,000
36
Forward Air 159,513
37
Averitt Express 158,360
est
38
Cheema Freightlines 148,452
39
GP Transco 148,262
est
40
Transportation Services 141,000
41
System Freight 137,212
42
A. Duie Pyle 136,000
43
Titan Transfer 125,244
est
44
Cargo Transporters 121,436
45
Transervice Logistics 118,162
est
46
Leonard's Express 116,414
est
47
Southeastern Freight Lines 89,207
48
Highlight Motor Group 83,230
est
49
May Trucking Co. 71,644
50
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics 50,000
51
TGR Logistics 47,000
52
Schuster Co. 44,600
53
AMX Trucking 38,040
est
54
Paul Logistics 33,000
55
Aifleet 30,099
56
McCollister's Global Services 28,530
est
57
Dupré Logistics 27,522
58
Beemac Trucking 19,020
est
59
Atlas World Group 18,024
60
Trans-System 14,000

Extras

The regional LTL carrier has adapted and expanded through a full century of economic cycles and industry changes.

The trucking industry remains mired in sustained overcapacity relative to freight demand even as it has slowly shed workers.

After being displaced by war in his native Sudan, Lual Akoon’s path took him to Middle America – and trucking.

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For-hire carriers across segments saw revenues slide and margins tighten, but some fared better than others.

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

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
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

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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