2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in the U.S. and Canada
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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
Top Industrial Gases Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Air Liquide |
1,754 |
| 2 | Praxair Inc. |
1,115 |
| 3 | Linde North America |
699 |
| 4 | Air Products Inc. |
550 |
| 5 | AmeriGas Partners |
375 |
| 6 | Ferrellgas Partners |
231 |
| 7 | Matheson Tri-Gas |
207 |
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.
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Private Carrier News
Kroger Offers Cautious Sales Forecast as New CEO Takes Over
The disappointing outlook suggests that competition is intensifying among food retailers to grab spending from cost-conscious consumers, raising the stakes for CEO Greg Foran to accelerate growth.
March 5, 2026Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues
Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
March 4, 2026Medline Shareholders Seek $3.4 Billion Stake Sale
Shareholders including Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a filing the morning of March 3.
March 3, 2026Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.
March 2, 2026Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring
Motor carriers are beginning to implement AI agents to improve interactions with job candidates and more quickly and efficiently fill open positions with the right drivers for the role.
February 27, 2026Ocado to Cut 5% of Staff as Warehouse Tech Rollout Falters
Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.
February 26, 2026Lowe’s Expects Flat Sales on Muted Housing Demand
The company said Feb. 25 that the housing market remains pressured and that it’s focusing on improving productivity and other factors it can control.
February 25, 2026Home Depot Reports Steady Home Improvement Demand
Comparable sales, which track performance at locations open at least a year, rose 0.4% in the quarter ended Feb. 1, better than the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
February 24, 2026Walmart to Pay Out 121% of Annual Bonuses to Corporate Staff
The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.
February 23, 2026Walgreens Cuts More Than 600 Jobs in Illinois, Texas
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees across the country as the beleaguered pharmacy chain’s new private equity owners look to cut costs.
February 19, 2026
