2024 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
The retail giant’s investments in its private fleet lift it to the top spot on the Top 100 Private Carriers list.
Even with favorable rates available from for-hire carriers, many shippers are expanding their private fleets.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
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 |
2,513 |
| 2 | Sunbelt Rentals |
2,172 |
| 3 | WillScot Mobile Mini |
1,141 |
| 4 | Herc Rentals |
676 |
| 5 | H&E Equipment Services |
493 |
| 6 | Bragg Cos. |
430 |
| 7 | Barnhart Crane & Rigging |
404 |
| 8 | Sunstate Equipment |
390 |
| 9 | Maxim Crane Works |
344 |
| 10 | TNT Crane & Rigging |
250 |
| 11 | Mustang Cat |
222 |
| 12 | Rain for Rent |
210 |
| 13 | Big Truck Rental |
200 |
| 14 | Empire Southwest |
104 |
| 15 | W.O. Grubb Crane Rental |
102 |
| 16 | Mammoet |
90 |
| 17 | Titan Machinery |
84 |
| 18 | Northwest Crane Service |
72 |
| 19 | McGrath RentCorp |
66 |
| 20 | Peak Rentals (Select Water Solutions) |
65 |
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
Investments in electrification and alternative fuels are helping private fleets reach corporate sustainability targets.
The e-commerce giant has installed more than 17,000 chargers at 120 warehouses in the U.S.
Fleets across numerous industries have spent the past year growing in size and expanding operations.
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Drone developers gain approval to operate in shared airspace for package deliveries in the Dallas area.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
PepsiCo snack rebound stalls in second quarter
PepsiCo said consumers pulled back in the second quarter as gas prices rose, slowing its efforts to revitalize its North American snack business.
July 9, 2026JBS drops Scope 3 emissions targets from climate plan
JBS is stepping back from a 2040 net-zero emissions goal, dropping targets for the indirect emissions that make up the bulk of its environmental footprint.
July 8, 2026Walmart cuts prices as Trump claims credit
Walmart has benefited in part from higher inflation under Trump, as consumers have turned to its stores and website in search of lower prices.
July 7, 2026Ocado CEO Tim Steiner to step down at start of fiscal 2028
Ocado Group CEO Tim Steiner will exit at the start of its 2028 fiscal year after a boardroom tussle at the British online grocery delivery firm.
July 6, 2026Kroger plans to buy Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal
Kroger said July 1 it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.
July 1, 2026Air Products scraps Louisiana hydrogen project
Air Products is scrapping plans to develop a multibillion-dollar project in Louisiana that would have produced of hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.
June 30, 2026Amazon Prime Day Online Spending Beats Estimate on Day 1
Competitors such as Walmart and Target scheduled overlapping promotions, boosting traffic and shopping across the web.
June 24, 2026Amazon Prime Day Deal Hunters Watch Prices Closely
Consumers will spend $26.3 billion online with Amazon and other retailers during this year's Prime Day, according to Adobe estimates.
June 23, 2026Walmart to Buy Vibe in Effort to Fuel TV Ad Business
The company’s last major deal was the acquisition of smart TV-maker Vizio, which Walmart paid $2.3 billion for in 2024 to boost its advertising business.
June 23, 2026CRH to Buy Arcosa in Building Materials Firm’s Biggest Deal
CRH will pay $150 a share for Arcosa in the all-cash deal, the company said in a statement June 22.
June 22, 2026
