Up Front
The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment
Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service
Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region
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 | United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) |
2,004 |
| 2 | McLane Retail |
1,936 |
| 3 | Ahold Delhaize Group |
1,243 |
| 4 | The Kroger Co. |
1,048 |
| 5 | Albertsons Cos. |
966 |
| 6 | Publix Super Markets |
947 |
| 7 | H-E-B Grocery Co. |
626 |
| 8 | SpartanNash |
590 |
| 9 | C&S Wholesale Grocers |
406 |
| 10 | Hy-Vee Inc. |
273 |
| 11 | Meijer Inc. |
252 |
| 12 | Bozzuto's Inc. |
229 |
| 13 | Wegmans Food Markets |
200 |
| 14 | Grocery Supply Co. |
94 |
| 15 | Willow Run Foods |
86 |
| 16 | Smart & Final |
85 |
| 17 | Save Mart Supermarkets |
79 |
| 18 | URM Stores |
77 |
| 19 | Schnuck Markets |
69 |
| 20 | Golub Corp./Price Chopper |
68 |
| 21 | Tops Markets |
48 |
| 22 | Brookshire Brothers |
42 |
| 23 | Eastland Food Corp. |
22 |
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
Cintas Agrees to Buy Uniform Maker UniFirst in $5.5B Deal
UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock for each UniFirst share they own, according to a statement on March 11.
March 11, 2026Amazon Raises $37B From US Bond Sale That Could Hit $50B
Amazon’s deal is the latest in a series of jumbo bond sales by hyperscalers as they plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure. Investors have so far been eager buyers.
March 10, 2026Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts
In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.
March 6, 2026Retail Sales Fell in January on Fewer Vehicle Purchases
The value of retail purchases decreased 0.2% after no change in December, Commerce Department data showed March 6. Excluding car dealers, sales were little changed.
March 6, 2026Costco Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Shopper Demand
Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit rose more than expected, showing the club chain is capitalizing on an extended period of sales growth.
March 5, 2026Amazon Web Outage Strands Customers
Amazon.com's website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users March 5, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages.
March 5, 2026Beef Prices Spur Senate Drive to Split Meat Giants
The U.S. meatpacking industry faces a new wave of scrutiny, this time from Senate Democrats seeking to allow companies to process only one type of meat and set stricter limits on the beef market.
March 5, 2026Kroger 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, 2026
