2020 Top Building Materials 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
Quikrete Cos.
1,358
2
Cemex USA
1,190
3
Builders FirstSource
1,029
4
CRH Americas
927
5
BlueLinx Holdings
836
6
ABC Supply Co.
783
7
Beacon Roofing Supply
603
8
Staker & Parson Co.
381
9
BMC Stock Holdings
354
10
Acme Brick Co.
320
11
Boise Cascade
295
12
SRS Distribution
287
13
Grant Group of Cos.
250
14
Foundation Building Materials
209
15
Weyerhaeuser Distribution
190
16
GCC USA Operations
153
17
OmniSource Corp.
149
18
HD Supply
122
19
Cameron Ashley Building Products
115
20
Edwards Wood Products
95
21
Aggregate Industries
90
22
Croell Redi-Mix
83
23
Parksite Inc.
66
24
Pacific Coast Supply
60
25
Dolese Bros.
55

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On the Bubble

Staker & Parson Co (381 tractors), is a ready-mixed concrete and asphalt 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

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts

In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.

March 6, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Retail Sales Fell in January on Fewer Vehicle Purchases

The value of retail purchases decreased 0.2% after no change in December, Commerce Department data showed March 6. Excluding car dealers, sales were little changed.

March 6, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Shopper Demand

Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit rose more than expected, showing the club chain is capitalizing on an extended period of sales growth. 

March 5, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 50Top 100

Amazon Web Outage Strands Customers

Amazon.com's website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users March 5, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages. 

March 5, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Beef Prices Spur Senate Drive to Split Meat Giants

The U.S. meatpacking industry faces a new wave of scrutiny, this time from Senate Democrats seeking to allow companies to process only one type of meat and set stricter limits on the beef market.

March 5, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Offers Cautious Sales Forecast as New CEO Takes Over

The disappointing outlook suggests that competition is intensifying among food retailers to grab spending from cost-conscious consumers, raising the stakes for CEO Greg Foran to accelerate growth. 

March 5, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Medline Shareholders Seek $3.4 Billion Stake Sale

Shareholders including Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a filing the morning of March 3.

March 3, 2026
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.

March 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring

Motor carriers are beginning to implement AI agents to improve interactions with job candidates and more quickly and efficiently fill open positions with the right drivers for the role.

February 27, 2026