2020 Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers

2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Tyson Foods
2,642
2
CHS Inc.
1,655
3
Dean Foods
865
4
Mondelēz International
808
5
Darling Ingredients
805
6
JBS Carriers
739
7
Prairie Farms Dairy
710
8
Nestle Transportation Co.
597
9
Sanderson Farms
542
10
ADM Logistics
535
11
Foster Farms
501
12
Valley Proteins
458
13
McKee Foods Corp.
372
14
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
370
15
Bimbo Bakeries USA
338
16
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
303
17
Borden Dairy
296
18
Goya Foods
275
19
Dairy Farmers of America
255
20
Cargill Meat Solutions
216
21
J.R. Simplot Co.
213
22
America's Service Line
194
23
International Paper Co.
177
24
BCT Inc.
110
25
Co-Alliance
107
25
G&C Foods
107
27
Sunrise Transport
94
28
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
91
29
MFPS Transport
67
30
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
64
31
Castellini Co.
57
32
Perdue Farms Inc.
41
33
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
34
National Food Corp.
33
35
Giorgio Foods
28
36
Mennel Milling
24
36
RWI Transportation
24
38
ConAgra Foods
23
39
Hillyard Inc.
22

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On the Bubble

Golden State Foods (382 tractors), is food service company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.

Private Carrier News

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February 11, 2026
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Coca-Cola Sees Slower Sales Growth in 2026 Outlook

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Truck Driver Labor Pool Shows Signs of Q4 Tightening

The pool of available truck drivers showed signs of tightening during the fourth quarter amid a freight market that continues to face headwinds, according to experts.

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Uniform Makers UniFirst, Cintas Renew Takeover Talks

UniFirst is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275-a-share takeover offer in December, Bloomberg reports. Cintas has been pursuing UniFirst for years.

February 10, 2026
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Kroger Names Former Walmart Executive Foran as Its New CEO

Greg Foran led Walmart's U.S. division for six years before departing in 2019. While there, he introduced online ordering and pickup, and accelerated Walmart's digital capabilities.

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Walmart Invests $330M to Update Louisiana Distribution Center

Modernization is slated to start next year at Walmart's Opelousas distribution center near Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The facility is located some 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

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Amazon Delivers Strong Q4 Sales but Misses on Earnings

Amazon reported fourth-quarter earnings slightly below Wall Street estimates even as sales surged and it reported the fastest growth in its prominent cloud computing business in 13 quarters.

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Bob’s Furniture Goes Public With $2.2 Billion Valuation

Bob’s Discount Furniture, a home furnishings retailer backed by Bain Capital, rose 0.1% in its trading debut after the company raised $331 million in a U.S. initial public offering.

February 5, 2026
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International to Lay Off 300 Staff Due to Weak Truck Demand

Demand for trucks did not improve as 2025 progressed and what carrier executives have characterized as the longest North American freight market downturn in a half-century continued.

February 4, 2026
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Walmart Joins $1 Trillion Club as Frugal Shoppers Fuel Gains

Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock’s advance. Walmart has been pushing to incorporate AI across its operations.

February 3, 2026