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.
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
Buying a Class 8 truck in 2027? Here’s what we know
It's getting late into 2026, and truck manufacturers still don't know what the price and total cost of ownership for model-year 2027 trucks will be on Jan. 1.
November 12, 2026PS Logistics unit buys Tennessee-based flatbed carrier Roane
Loudon County Trucking’s acquisition of Roane revives PS Logistics’ strategic bent toward deal-making for expansion in the flatbed segment of the freight market.
November 10, 2026
Brad Jacobs leads $1 billion investment in CKX Lands
Transportation entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is leading a $1 billion investment into land management company CKX Lands, his team announced Nov. 9.
November 9, 2026Third-party axle, engine supply issues dent DTNA truck output
Some suppliers have struggled to ramp up production, DTNA CEO Karin Radstrom told analysts and investors during the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 earnings call.
November 6, 2026Diesel tax suspensions cut fuel costs in 3 states
The tax suspensions temporarily waive or nearly eliminate state levies that normally add as much as 47 cents per gallon to diesel prices.
November 6, 2026Transport Topics names Seth Clevenger executive editor
An award-winning writer and editor, Clevenger has been a member of TT’s staff since 2011, starting as a reporter before moving into editing and leadership roles.
November 6, 2026Trucking recovery in early stages, ATA’s Costello says
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello noted that the freight market is more uneven than the macroeconomic view suggests.
November 5, 2026ArcBest’s Runser says demand 'green shoots' are emerging
The early signs of an upturn in demand are emerging in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to ArcBest President and CEO Seth Runser.
November 5, 2026EV truck maker Harbinger raises $240M for power, defense
In September, Harbinger said it received an order from FedEx for 2,000 electric delivery vans in a deal worth more than $300 million.
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