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 Industrial Gases Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Air Liquide Holdings |
1,581 |
| 2 | Air Products |
744 |
| 3 | Messer Americas |
743 |
| 4 | Linde |
629 |
| 5 | Matheson Tri-Gas |
620 |
| 6 | AmeriGas Partners |
348 |
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's Sales Jump After It Cuts Prices
Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to the same period a year ago, the Purchase, N.Y., company said April 16.
April 16, 2026USDA Seeks Farmers' Input on Fertilizer Probe as Prices Soar
USDA is seeking information from farmers to help with an ongoing Justice Department probe into high costs for fertilizer, machinery and other farm inputs.
April 14, 2026Amazon to Buy Satellite Operator Globalstar
Amazon is building out its low-earth-orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, in a bid to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
April 14, 2026EV Truck Startup Slate, Backed by Bezos, Raises $650 Million
Slate wants to tap consumer demand for more affordable vehicles with a stripped-down, two-seater pickup that can go 150 or 240 miles on a single charge.
April 13, 2026Workers at JBS Meatpacking Plant in Colorado Win Wage Hike
The Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colo., will immediately return to normal operations after weeks of uncertainty, JBS said in a statement.
April 13, 2026Doritos Hit $7 a Bag, and It Cost PepsiCo Billions
But now that a plan to bring prices down is in motion, new challenges have emerged that threaten to blunt its impact.
April 7, 2026Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices
Amazon’s fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option, effective April 17.
April 3, 2026Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29 Billion Deal
The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.
March 30, 2026Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant
JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.
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