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2026 Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers

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

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

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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

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelFor-HirePrivate

Cummins debuts X15N engine in Europe

Cummins, which has offered the X15N in North America for the past two years, showcased the natural gas-powered version of its largest truck engine at IAA Transportation.

September 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

China passes halfway point of U.S. soybean purchase promise

China has fulfilled more than half of its annual U.S. soybean purchase pledge, offering a bright spot for trade between the world’s two largest economies.

September 14, 2026
BusinessFuelPrivate

Costco nearly doubles price for Kirkland motor oil

Costco's Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart two-pack now costs around $58, well above the approximately $30 it had been selling for just last year. 

September 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash

The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.

September 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

Trucking companies and industry groups gear up for NTDAW

The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.

September 11, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogisticsPrivate

Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year

Conagra, Campbell’s and Clorox announced or signaled price increases as inflation, tariffs and higher input costs pressure margins.

September 11, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon Air crash puts outsourcing model in focus again

Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.

September 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun

The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.

September 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion

General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.

September 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief

American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.

September 8, 2026

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