2026 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Some private fleets expanded via acquisition in 2026 while others shed tractors in a shifting landscape for freight.
Private fleets are targeting efficiency gains as operating expenses and cost pressures continue to mount.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by state; hover over a state to view all companies located there.
Rankings
Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Healthcare | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods |
3,396 |
| 2 | Nutrien |
2,815 |
| 3 | Dairy Farmers of America |
2,092 |
| 4 | CHS Inc. |
1,609 |
| 5 | Darling Ingredients |
1,350 |
| 6 | The J.R. Simplot Co. |
1,319 |
| 7 | Prairie Farms Dairy |
1,317 |
| 8 | Helena Agri-Enterprises |
1,202 |
| 9 | Wayne-Sanderson Farms |
818 |
| 10 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
655 |
| 11 | JBS Carriers |
644 |
| 12 | Mondelēz International |
598 |
| 13 | Cal-Maine Foods |
514 |
| 14 | McKee Foods |
381 |
| 15 | Keystone Cooperative |
321 |
| 16 | Goya Foods |
319 |
| 17 | Bimbo Bakeries USA |
308 |
| 18 | Wilbur-Ellis |
305 |
| 19 | Perdue Farms |
289 |
| 20 | American Foods Group |
238 |
| 21 | Growmark Inc. |
228 |
| 22 | Gilster-Mary Lee |
225 |
| 23 | MFA Inc. |
224 |
| 24 | Borden Dairy |
193 |
| 25 | Producers Dairy |
180 |
| 26 | Cargill Inc. |
176 |
| 27 | Foster Farms |
120 |
| 28 | Four Seasons Produce |
100 |
| 28 | Meherrin Agricultural & Chemical |
100 |
| 30 | Crystal Creamery |
90 |
| 30 | Lamb Weston |
90 |
| 32 | Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe |
79 |
| 33 | Seaboard Foods |
75 |
| 34 | Innovative Ag Services |
59 |
| 35 | Agricultural Commodities |
38 |
| 36 | National Food NW |
35 |
| 37 | Agricultural Services |
26 |
| 37 | Castellini Co. |
26 |
| 37 | The Mennel Milling Co. of Virginia |
26 |
| 40 | Pioneer Hi-Bred |
24 |
| 40 | Pro-Ag Organic Farms |
24 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
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Equipment acquisition for private fleets has been mixed this year, with industries like agriculture expanding while others stagnate.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 list of the largest private fleets in North America.
Private Carrier News
CVS Health plans retail pharmacy spinoff
CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business in one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry.
November 4, 2026Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill
Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2.
November 2, 2026Amazon offers cautious holiday-quarter outlook
Amazon offered a cautious sales outlook for Q4 that encompasses the critical holiday shopping period after delivering Q3 results that came in below analysts' expectations.
October 29, 2026FTC targets Dollar General in lawsuit over price discrepancies
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.
October 26, 2026Pilot, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites
Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.
October 26, 2026Halliburton sees lasting growth as Mideast rebuilds from war
Next year, Halliburton expects mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margins of about 15%, up from 13%.
October 20, 2026Walmart debt sales raise about $6 billion
Walmart is poised to raise about $6.5 billion from the sale of U.S. and Canadian dollar bonds as the world’s largest retailer seeks to diversify its funding sources amid a spending spree.
October 19, 2026Former Albertsons CEO blames Kroger for failed deal
The former CEO of Albertsons told a judge that rival Kroger was to blame for the failure of a planned $24.6 billion merger of the two largest U.S. grocery store chains.
October 19, 2026Kroger plans to slash 37% of corporate jobs in next 3 years
Kroger has approximately 8,200 corporate employees, making this round of cuts one of the biggest in the company’s 143-year history.
October 13, 2026PepsiCo revenue rises despite weak North American demand
PepsiCo said it's prioritizing innovation and more effective marketing to improve business in North America.
October 8, 2026
