Shippers work to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operation, starting with attracting, retaining drivers.
See the headquarters locations by region for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
Top 100 companies overcome supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers; now they face mixed economic signals.
Fleets, shippers debate how best to use and share the growing amount of data they are collecting.
Shifting market conditions, notable mergers and acquisitions help reshape competitive landscape in many industry sectors.
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A multistep process that communicates why and how the new technology will make a driver’s job easier — not harder — is key.
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Private Fleets Continue Optimization Efforts
Private motor carriers, like all trucking operations, have adjusted to shifting freight market conditions in the past year as truck capacity has loosened and freight rates have softened.
August 25, 2023Top 100 Private Carriers Adjust to Freight Slowdown
From food service distributors to in-house trucking divisions of retailers, the largest private motor carriers in North America have remained busy even as the freight market has cooled.
August 25, 2023Walmart’s First Class of Homegrown Truck Drivers Graduates
Last year Walmart Inc. dangled $110,000 trucking jobs to its own store workers. Now, the first classes of students are graduating.
August 25, 2023Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries
Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores.
August 24, 2023Kroger-Albertsons Merger Draws Protest From State Officials
The proposed merger of food retail giants Kroger and Albertsons has elicited criticism from seven secretaries of state.
August 22, 2023Old Dominion Tops Estes’ Bid for Yellow Terminals
Trucking company Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has offered $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.’s 169 terminals out of bankruptcy, more than a previous offer from Estes Express Lines.
August 19, 2023Revived Amazon Service for Sellers Competes With UPS, FedEx
Amazon has restarted a shipping service it paused in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and that competes with carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
August 18, 2023Tyson Foods Reportedly Explores Sale of China Business
Tyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat company, is exploring options including a potential sale of its China business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
August 17, 2023Walmart Reports Strong Q2 on Low-Price Model
NEW YORK — Walmart reported strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.
August 17, 2023Aldi to Buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys Stores in Southern US
Discount grocer Aldi said Aug. 16 it plans to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southern U.S.
August 16, 2023