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2016 Top Agriculture/Food Processing Carriers

2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in the U.S. and Canada

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Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Agrium Inc.
3,930
2
Dean Foods
2,135
3
Tyson Foods
2,122
4
Frito-Lay North America
1,726
5
CHS Inc.
1,376
6
Prairie Farms Dairy
1,104
7
Darling Ingredients
1,016
8
Kellogg Snacks/Godfrey Transport
710
9
Mondelēz International
680
10
ADM Logistics
602
11
Nestle Transportation Co.
596
12
JBS Carriers
569
13
Perdue Farms Inc.
567
14
Foster Farms
507
15
Sanderson Farms
469
16
J.R. Simplot Co.
408
17
Bimbo Bakeries
399
18
Valley Proteins
385
19
RWI Transportation
373
20
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
359
21
Pinnacle Agriculture Distribution
351
22
McKee Foods Corp.
340
23
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
296
24
Borden Dairy
290
25
Cargill Meat Solutions
245
26
Boise Cascade
237
27
Wayne Farms
216
28
International Paper Co.
197
29
Goya Foods
170
30
Earthgrains Baking Co.
152
31
Franz Family Bakery
152
32
Dairy Farmers of America
138
33
BCT Inc.
135
34
ConAgra Foods
101
35
Mid-South Baking
54
36
Land O'Lakes Inc.
44
37
National Food Corp.
41
38
Golden Flake Snack Foods
40
39
Brakebush Transportation
38
40
Giorgio Foods
26
41
Mennel Milling
24
42
Hillyard Inc.
23

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Silver Eagle Distributors (358 tractors), distributes Anheuser-Busch products and other beverages to retailers and restaurants in 16 counties in Texas.
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Private Carrier News

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Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

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Ocado to Cut 5% of Staff as Warehouse Tech Rollout Falters

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Lowe’s Expects Flat Sales on Muted Housing Demand

The company said Feb. 25 that the housing market remains pressured and that it’s focusing on improving productivity and other factors it can control. 

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Home Depot Reports Steady Home Improvement Demand

Comparable sales, which track performance at locations open at least a year, rose 0.4% in the quarter ended Feb. 1, better than the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

February 24, 2026
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Walmart to Pay Out 121% of Annual Bonuses to Corporate Staff

The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.

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Walgreens Cuts More Than 600 Jobs in Illinois, Texas

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