
2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in North America
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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 | Construction | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Grocery Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | McLane Grocery |
1,656 |
2 | Kroger Co. |
1,489 |
3 | Albertsons |
1,453 |
4 | United Natural Foods |
812 |
5 | Ahold Delhaize |
663 |
6 | Publix Super Markets |
642 |
7 | H.E.B. Grocery Co. |
569 |
8 | C & S Wholesale Grocers |
567 |
9 | Supervalu Inc. |
409 |
10 | SpartanNash |
343 |
11 | Bozzuto's Inc. |
243 |
12 | Unified Grocers |
239 |
13 | Hy-Vee Inc. |
223 |
14 | Meijer Inc. |
220 |
15 | Wegmans Food Markets |
180 |
16 | Save Mart Supermarkets |
115 |
17 | Willow Run Foods |
114 |
18 | Save-A-Lot Food Stores |
108 |
19 | Schnuck Markets |
81 |
20 | Golub Corp./Price Chopper |
69 |
21 | Smart & Final |
68 |
22 | U R M Stores |
60 |
23 | The Grocery Supply Co. |
55 |
23 | Tops Friendly Markets |
55 |
25 | Brookshire Brothers |
44 |
26 | Class Produce Group |
30 |
27 | Whole Foods Market |
23 |
28 | Eastland Food Corp. |
13 |
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
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QXO has agreed to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply in a deal that values the distributor of roofing, waterproofing and exterior products at about $11 billion, including debt.
March 20, 2025PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi
PepsiCo said March 17 that it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion.
March 17, 2025PepsiCo Is Near $1.5 Billion-Plus Deal for Soda Brand Poppi
PepsiCo Inc. is in advanced talks to buy healthier soda brand Poppi, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
March 14, 2025Beacon Roofing in Talks With QXO for Potential $11B Deal
Beacon Roofing Supply is in talks to be bought by QXO for about $11 billion including debt after rejecting an earlier takeover approach.
March 10, 2025Walgreens Going Private in $10 Billion Sycamore Deal
The offer, a roughly 8% premium to Walgreens’ closing price March 6 in New York, will turn one of the oldest, most recognizable U.S. drugstore chains into a private company.
March 6, 2025Costco’s Profit Miss Reflects Broader Retail Concerns
Costco slipped in late trading after the big-box retailer posted profit that missed Wall Street’s expectations. Retailers have taken a more cautious outlook in recent weeks.
March 6, 2025Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs
Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant’s efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.
March 6, 2025Albertsons Names New CEO Following Failed Deal With Kroger
Both top U.S. grocery operators are moving on from their respective CEOs only months after a proposed deal to combine their operations was blocked by a federal judge.
March 3, 2025Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns Following Ethics Inquiry
The board of directors said it was made aware on Feb. 21 of “certain personal conduct by McMullen and immediately retained outside independent counsel to conduct an investigation.”
March 3, 2025Walmart CEO: Food Prices Are Causing ‘Frustration and Pain’
The CEO of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.
February 28, 2025