Up Front
Shippers work to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operation, starting with attracting, retaining drivers.
See the headquarters locations by region for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
Top 100 companies overcome supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers; now they face mixed economic signals.
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 Equipment Rental Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Rentals Inc. |
2,157 |
| 2 | Sunbelt Rentals |
1,756 |
| 3 | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. |
746 |
| 4 | Maxim Crane Works |
585 |
| 5 | Herc Rentals |
572 |
| 6 | Bragg Cos. |
396 |
| 7 | Sunstate Equipment |
344 |
| 8 | Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. |
335 |
| 9 | H&E Equipment Services |
331 |
| 10 | Rain for Rent |
321 |
| 11 | TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. |
260 |
| 12 | Mammoet |
106 |
| 13 | RCS Transportation |
86 |
| 14 | W.O. Grubb Steel Erection |
82 |
| 15 | Empire Southwest |
76 |
| 16 | Titan Machinery |
75 |
| 17 | Northwest Crane Service |
62 |
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
Fleets, shippers debate how best to use and share the growing amount of data they are collecting.
Shifting market conditions, notable mergers and acquisitions help reshape competitive landscape in many industry sectors.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication
A multistep process that communicates why and how the new technology will make a driver’s job easier — not harder — is key.
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Freeze highlight the factors involved in the growth of the food service sector.
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Private Carrier News
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Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.
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Tyson now sees annual adjusted operating income of $1.85 billion to $2.05 billion. That comes just one month after the company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.
September 3, 2026DOJ expands beef antitrust inquiry to Amazon, Walmart, others
The DOJ expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from Amazon, Costco, Walmart and others.
September 2, 2026Uber to cut 3,300 jobs to reduce management layers
The massive restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.
September 2, 2026Amazon faces FTC lawsuit over sponsored ad pricing
The FTC and a group of U.S. states sued Amazon over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019.
September 1, 2026QXO hires Honeywell's Ken West as COO
Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies.
August 24, 2026Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs
The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets.
August 22, 2026Every mile costs more for private carriers
Private fleet operators are facing a barrage of cost pressures including elevated fuel prices, escalating costs and driver pay, and higher insurance premiums.
August 22, 2026About Us: Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Private Carriers
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
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