2025 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Many shippers have paused expansion or trimmed the size of their private fleets in an uncertain business landscape.
Private carriers have been adapting to unpredictable market conditions amid shifts in international trade.
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 | Healthcare | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Grocery Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Natural Foods Inc. |
2,212 |
| 2 | McLane Retail |
1,794 |
| 3 | The Kroger Co. |
1,396 |
| 4 | Ahold Delhaize USA |
1,257 |
| 5 | Albertsons Cos. |
1,064 |
| 6 | Publix Super Markets |
939 |
| 7 | H-E-B Grocery |
689 |
| 8 | SpartanNash |
657 |
| 9 | Hy-Vee Inc. |
411 |
| 10 | C&S Wholesale Grocers |
388 |
| 11 | Meijer Inc. |
265 |
| 12 | Bozzuto's Inc. |
264 |
| 13 | Wegmans Food Markets |
200 |
| 14 | Price Chopper Supermarkets/Tops Markets |
110 |
| 15 | Grocery Supply |
99 |
| 16 | Smart & Final |
85 |
| 17 | URM Stores |
80 |
| 18 | Save Mart Supermarkets |
79 |
| 19 | Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. |
72 |
| 20 | Schnuck Markets |
69 |
| 21 | Indianapolis Fruit |
57 |
| 22 | Brookshire Brothers |
45 |
| 23 | Eastland Food |
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.
Extras
Food and beverage shippers are increasingly adopting electric trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
The $2.1 billion deal will provide CRH with a long-term supply of building materials and aid its transition to eco-friendly products.
Uncertain business conditions and supply chain upheaval has led shippers to reassess their private fleets’ growth strategies.
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The company expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running before the end of 2026.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
CVS Health plans retail pharmacy spinoff
CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business in one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry.
November 4, 2026Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill
Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2.
November 2, 2026Amazon offers cautious holiday-quarter outlook
Amazon offered a cautious sales outlook for Q4 that encompasses the critical holiday shopping period after delivering Q3 results that came in below analysts' expectations.
October 29, 2026FTC targets Dollar General in lawsuit over price discrepancies
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.
October 26, 2026Pilot, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites
Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.
October 26, 2026Halliburton sees lasting growth as Mideast rebuilds from war
Next year, Halliburton expects mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margins of about 15%, up from 13%.
October 20, 2026Walmart debt sales raise about $6 billion
Walmart is poised to raise about $6.5 billion from the sale of U.S. and Canadian dollar bonds as the world’s largest retailer seeks to diversify its funding sources amid a spending spree.
October 19, 2026Former Albertsons CEO blames Kroger for failed deal
The former CEO of Albertsons told a judge that rival Kroger was to blame for the failure of a planned $24.6 billion merger of the two largest U.S. grocery store chains.
October 19, 2026Kroger plans to slash 37% of corporate jobs in next 3 years
Kroger has approximately 8,200 corporate employees, making this round of cuts one of the biggest in the company’s 143-year history.
October 13, 2026PepsiCo revenue rises despite weak North American demand
PepsiCo said it's prioritizing innovation and more effective marketing to improve business in North America.
October 8, 2026
