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
Kroger plans to slash 37% of corporate jobs in next 3 years
Kroger has approximately 8,200 corporate employees, making this round of cuts one of the biggest in the company’s 143-year history.
October 13, 2026PepsiCo revenue rises despite weak North American demand
PepsiCo said it's prioritizing innovation and more effective marketing to improve business in North America.
October 8, 2026Energy Transfer to buy Vaquero Midstream for $2.63 billion
Expanding its network in the prolific Permian Basin will enable Energy Transfer to feed more gas into its downstream network as booming U.S. exports and development of data centers drive demand for the fuel.
October 6, 2026Cargill profit undercut by cattle costs, cocoa losses
Cargill's fiscal first-quarter earnings fell by more than half as the largest private company in the U.S. was pressured by higher costs for cattle and cocoa.
October 6, 2026Amazon cargo jet pilots lacked wind data before Miami crash
An air traffic controller didn’t provide an Amazon.com cargo plane with wind information prior to it crashing at Miami International Airport in September.
October 1, 2026PepsiCo to raise some prices after cuts failed to grow sales
The company is expected to increase the prices on grocery-store-sized bags of chips, including Doritos and Ruffles, which had been cut earlier this year.
September 24, 2026Window maker Jeld-Wen nears deal for fresh capital
Jeld-Wen is part of a growing roster of debt-laden firms buckling under the weight of a slowdown in the construction industry and high borrowing costs.
September 22, 2026Halliburton signs pacts to support Venezuela energy projects
The agreements add to Halliburton’s presence in Venezuela as U.S. companies seek to secure new oil deals in the country.
September 21, 2026Kuehne+Nagel enters into long-term collaboration with Amazon
Kuehne+Nagel said the collaboration is designed to strengthen customer services for Amazon and includes Amazon Web Services.
September 21, 2026U.S. to reopen largest port for Mexican cattle shipments
The port in Santa Teresa, N.M., is the second to reopen, after the U.S. in late 2024 stalled livestock shipments from Mexico in order to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.
September 17, 2026
