2018 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
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 | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Equipment Rental Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Rentals |
1,673 |
| 2 | Sunbelt Rentals |
1,191 |
| 3 | Maxim Crane Works |
903 |
| 4 | Herc Rentals |
444 |
| 5 | Bragg Cos. |
433 |
| 6 | Mobile Mini Inc. |
359 |
| 7 | TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. |
278 |
| 8 | Sunstate Equipment |
275 |
| 9 | H&E Equipment Services |
263 |
| 10 | Rain for Rent |
215 |
| 11 | Barnhart Transportation |
142 |
| 12 | W.O. Grubb Steel Erection Inc. |
98 |
| 13 | Mammoet |
80 |
| 14 | Titan Machinery Inc. |
76 |
| 15 | Empire Southwest |
57 |
| 16 | C.P. Buckner Steel Erection Inc. |
17 |
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.
Extras
On the Bubble
Private Carrier News
Box Makers Struggle to Pass on War Costs
One of the biggest impacts on the industry from the war is higher transportation costs. The cost of retail diesel touched record seasonal levels in mid-April.
May 8, 2026ADM Raises Profit Outlook as US Biofuel Policy Boosts Demand
ADM shares were up 1% in premarket trading. The stock has climbed more than 30% so far this year, bolstered by optimism for policies that increase the use of biofuels.
May 5, 2026Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Unexpected Rise in Beer Demand
The world’s largest brewer reported a 0.8% rise in organic volume growth in the first quarter, with beer up by 1.2% according to a statement May 5.
May 5, 2026DOJ Confirms Antitrust Probe of Beef Processors
The use of so-called alternative marketing agreements between cattle feedlots and meatpackers, instead of open auctions, has long drawn scrutiny.
May 4, 2026Tyson Boosts Outlook as Protein Demand Offsets Beef Pain
While Tyson’s adjusted earnings for the quarter beat analyst estimates, the company now expects its beef segment to lose $350 million to $500 million in 2026.
May 4, 2026RV Suppliers Patrick, LCI Terminate Merger Discussions
Recreational vehicle suppliers LCI Industries and Patrick Industries terminated discussions over a potential merger.
May 4, 2026Amazon Profit Climbs to $30 Billion in First Quarter
Amazon on April 29 reported a strong increase in profit and net sales during the first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.
April 29, 2026Amazon to Sell OpenAI Models After Microsoft Ends Exclusivity
For the first three years of the AI boom, Amazon watched as cloud customers seeking the latest and greatest from OpenAI took their business to Microsoft.
April 28, 2026Walmart Raises $4.25 Billion in High-Grade Bond Sale
Walmart raised $4.25 billion from a high-grade bond offering, boosting the size of the deal amid a flood of issuance that was mostly well received.
April 27, 2026
