2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
McLane Grocery Distribution
1,600
2
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI)
1,548
3
Ahold Delhaize Group
1,149
4
Albertsons Cos.
948
5
The Kroger Co.
943
6
Publix Super Markets
689
7
H-E-B Grocery Co.
567
8
SpartanNash
538
9
C&S Wholesale Grocers
451
10
Hy-Vee Inc.
250
11
Meijer Inc.
247
12
Bozzuto's Inc.
232
13
Wegmans Food Markets
200
14
Willow Run Foods
88
15
Smart & Final
85
16
Save Mart Supermarkets
83
17
Schnuck Markets
74
18
Golub Corp./Price Chopper
68
19
U R M Stores
67
20
The Grocery Supply Co.
62
21
Tops Friendly Markets
48
22
Brookshire Brothers
45
23
Eastland Food Corp.
17
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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
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Private Carrier News
Business, Private

Costco Profit Beats Estimates on Healthy Consumer Spending

Costco Wholesale Corp. posted quarterly profit that beat expectations, showing the big-box retailer remains unfazed by tighter consumer spending.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Agriculture Industry Talks With Trump Team on Immigration

The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the food business as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.

December 13, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey’s Main Owner Rejects Mondelez’s Offer as Too Low

The main owner of chocolate maker Hershey has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

December 11, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey Could Be More Open to Mondelez Takeover

Mondelez International’s latest overture to Hershey underscores the challenges posed by high cocoa prices and penny-pinching consumers, which could make the company more open to a deal.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Albertsons Sues Kroger for Failing to Secure Merger

Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and it is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval for the $24.6 billion agreement.

Dee-Ann Durbin | Associated Press
December 11, 2024
Business, Private, Top 100

Mondelez Approves $9 Billion Buyback After Hershey Report

Mondelez International approved a stock repurchase authorization of as much as $9 billion, days after a report that the company was exploring an acquisition of chocolate maker Hershey.

Richard Clough | Bloomberg News
December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Private, Top 100

Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Blocked by Judge

A judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos., finding the takeover would lessen competition for grocery shoppers in a ruling that marks a likely death knell for the deal.

Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
December 10, 2024
Business, Private, Top 100

Mondelez’s Takeover of Hershey Would Rank as Top 2024 Deal

Snack-food giant Mondelez International’s potential takeover of chocolate maker Hershey Co. would rank as the year’s top M&A deal.

Ben Scent | Bloomberg News
December 10, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Tally of US Shoppers Slipped During Thanksgiving Weekend

Fewer Americans shopped during Thanksgiving weekend this year, a sign that consumers remain selective about spending.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
December 3, 2024
Business, Private, Top 100

Tyson to Shut Kansas Plant as US Beef Shortage Erodes Profit

Tyson Foods will shut a meat plant in Kansas next year, eliminating 809 jobs, as the company seeks to slash costs amid a downturn in the beef industry.

Gerson Freitas Jr. | Bloomberg News
December 2, 2024