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2019 Top Construction Carriers

2019 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Competition has heated up in food and oil sectors.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by U.S. region.
Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Williams Brothers Construction
613
2
Michels Corp.
301
3
Strata Corp.
175
4
R.J. Corman Railroad Services
172
5
Henkels & McCoy Inc.
118
5
Vulcan Materials
118
7
Kilgore Contracting
116
8
Terracon Consultants
96
9
Morton Buildings
79
10
Ames Construction
50
11
New Enterprise Stone
46
12
Pike Electric Corp.
41
13
Brand Energy & Infrastructure
32
14
Kokosing Construction
29
15
Acme Concrete Paving
23

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On the Bubble

Hobby Lobby Stores (406 tractors), is an arts and crafts store chain with more than 800 locations in the United States.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Companies publication.
The story of Valley Proteins, one of the largest rendering businesses in the United States.
In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, companies are reducing their carbon footprint.
What Ocean Spray hopes to get from Uber Freight, its new freight broker.

Private Carrier News

GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivate

USDA Races to Impose Quarantine After Texas Screwworm Case

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is racing to contain the deadly New World screwworm after a case was detected in Texas.

June 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in U.S. Threatens Cattle Herd

The agency is implementing quarantines, movement controls and surveillance in a 12-mile zone around the detection, and has also expedited the release of sterile flies to prevent the pest’s spread.

June 4, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Five Below Raises Full-Year Guidance

The retailer said it will stay cautious on spending trends after tax refund-driven demand fades, while continuing to use viral products to drive store traffic.

June 4, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

QXO Sees Improved Terms on Buyout Deal After Solid Demand

QXO saw terms improve on a $6 billion financing package to fund its purchase of rival TopBuild, which attracted more than three times the amount of demand from investors.

June 3, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Walmart CEO Points to High Fuel Prices as ‘Stress Point’

CEO John Furner said that low-income consumers are experiencing greater pressure on high gas prices. “That’s really the stress point, is the price of fuel,” he said.

June 3, 2026
BusinessFuelPrivateTop 100

Dollar General Shoppers Cut Back on Food as Gas Prices Rise

Some Dollar General shoppers are cutting back on food and other household expenses due to rising gas prices, CEO Todd Vasos said on the company’s earnings call.

June 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

QXO Kicks Off $3B Loan Sale in M&A Debt Deal for TopBuild

QXO agreed to buy insulation company TopBuild for about $17 billion, making QXO the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America.

June 1, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Stock Rises After Adjusted Earnings Beat Estimates

Costco Wholesale reported higher-than-expected profit in the latest quarter, showing the club chain continues to gain ground among cautious U.S. shoppers. 

May 28, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Tyson Foods Taps Board Member Jeff Schomburger for CEO Role

Jeff Schomburger, who has spent a decade on Tyson’s board, will become president and CEO on Oct. 4, succeeding Donnie King.

May 28, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Dollar Tree Sales Rise on Shift to Higher Prices

Comparable sales gained 3.5% in the first quarter, topping estimates. That was driven by a 4.5% gain in the average transaction. 

May 28, 2026