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2017 Top 50 Logistics

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada

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Rankings

Rank This Year Rank Last Year Company Net Revenue (Millions) Gross Revenue (Millions) Employees
1 2 XPO Logistics $4,741
est
$8,638 -
2 3 J.B. Hunt Transport Services $2,794
est
$6,181 22,172
3 1 UPS Supply Chain Solutions $2,640
est
$6,793 16,564
4 7 DHL Supply Chain (North America) $2,310
est
$4,200 -
5 4 C.H. Robinson $2,278
est
$13,144 14,000
6 5 Expeditors International of Washington $2,164
est
$6,098 14,600
7 6 Ryder System $2,126
est
$2,659 -
8 10 Americold $1,555
est
- 11,000
9 8 FedEx Logistics $1,495
est
$2,916 -
10 9 Ceva Logistics (North America) $1,490
est
$2,320 -
11 13 Kuehne + Nagel (North America) $1,263
est
$4,909 -
12 14 Penske Logistics $1,200
est
$1,500 14,180
12 23 Geodis (North America) $1,200
est
$2,200 10,141
14 15 NFI $1,100
est
$1,250 8,300
15 16 Swift Transportation $1,073
est
$1,431 -
16 12 Schneider $1,000
est
$2,125 -
16 24 APL Logistics (North America) $1,000
est
$1,700 7,600
18 18 DB Schenker (North America) $940
est
$2,580 -
19 17 Cardinal Logistics $935
est
$1,006 4,735
20 22 Lineage $900
est
- -
20 112 Syncreon $900
est
- -
22 20 Werner Enterprises $810
est
$1,156 5,142
23 Paxon (North America) $800
est
- -
24 19 Neovia Logistics Services $763
est
- -
25 21 Ruan $750
est
$796 5,546
26 25 Kenco $571
est
$626 5,000
27 27 Total Quality Logistics $465
est
$2,321 4,200
28 29 Hub Group $455
est
$3,573 2,713
29 32 U.S. Xpress Enterprises $453
est
$604 422
30 31 Saddle Creek Logistics Services $451
est
- 2,900
31 11 DSV A/S (North America) $420
est
$1,798 7,100
32 30 DSC Logistics $415
est
$0 -
33 26 Panalpina Inc. $398
est
$2,411 -
34 112 Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services $380
est
$500 1,989
35 112 TransGroup Global Logistics $360
est
$800 1,400
36 28 Universal Logistics Holdings $355
est
$444 -
37 Black Horse Carriers Inc. $338
est
- 2,625
38 37 Performance Team $322
est
$323 4,000
39 35 Echo Global Logistics $319
est
$1,716 2,350
40 33 BDP International $312
est
$1,900 -
41 46 WWEX Group $298
est
$1,235 -
42 39 Preferred Freezer Services $286
est
$350 1,800
43 36 Toll Global Forwarding $285
est
$1,448 -
44 38 Burris Logistics $273
est
$3,629 -
45 34 Landstar System $270
est
$1,632 -
46 43 Estenson Logistics $250
est
$250 -
47 41 Cowan Logistics $249
est
$345 1,253
48 42 Fidelitone $228
est
$239 760
49 53 Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. $221
est
$1,620 1,700
50 50 Odyssey Logistics $215
est
$650 -

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On the Bubble

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Logistics News

GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

U.S. expects oil supply disruptions through end of 2027

As the conflict extends into a sixth month, consumers around the world are once again facing the prospect of higher fuel prices and inflation.

August 11, 2026
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Oil prices settle after 5% surge the day before

Brent crude oil rises 0.3% to $87.99 a barrel, after surging 5% on Aug. 10 due to uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz may reopen.

August 11, 2026
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Oil cargo switching outside Hormuz indicates dark transits

The shuttling and transfers of barrels are providing a vital lifeline for global energy markets during the ongoing tensions in the region.

August 11, 2026
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Trump extends Jones Act with new limits

Trump narrowed the scope of relief from the Jones Act, requiring case-by-case reviews of individual voyages after pleas from shipbuilders that argue the policy hurts the domestic industry. 

August 11, 2026
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Hormuz reopening hopes fade as Trump, Iran trade demands

The sweeping new demands from Trump are almost certain to be rejected by Iran and come after Tehran reiterated requests for reparations over the weekend.

August 10, 2026
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Supertanker fee on benchmark route nears $500,000 a day

Fewer owners are entering the Persian Gulf after attacks near Hormuz, tightening vessel supply and lifting benchmark earnings from about $200,000 before the war.

August 10, 2026
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Oil prices increase on wider Middle East concerns

In the oil market, the price for a barrel of Brent crude rose 2% to $85.23. It had swung between $72 and $102 last month.

August 10, 2026
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Iran says Oman deal on Hormuz is 'very close'

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a pact with Oman to establish a shipping route through the strait was “very close.” He ruled out direct talks with the U.S. for now.

August 10, 2026
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Diesel squeeze to worsen as winter approaches

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Persian Gulf refineries, as well as a wave of Ukrainian attacks on Russian plants, have severely constrained exports from exporting regions.

August 10, 2026
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Perspective: Truckers deserve lawsuit transparency

A hidden, multibillion-dollar industry called third-party litigation financing is doing real damage to trucking, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

August 10, 2026

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