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 Healthcare Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medline Industries |
1,427 |
| 2 | Fresenius USA Manufacturing |
156 |
| 3 | Alliance Healthcare Services |
140 |
| 4 | McKesson Corp. |
72 |
| 5 | Concordance Healthcare Solutions |
55 |
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.
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Private Carrier News
Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun
The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.
September 9, 2026General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion
General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.
September 8, 2026Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief
American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.
September 8, 2026NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash
Federal investigators examining the crash in Miami are trying to determine whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
September 8, 2026Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs
Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.
September 3, 2026Tyson cuts profit outlook again as beef segment worsens
Tyson now sees annual adjusted operating income of $1.85 billion to $2.05 billion. That comes just one month after the company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.
September 3, 2026DOJ expands beef antitrust inquiry to Amazon, Walmart, others
The DOJ expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from Amazon, Costco, Walmart and others.
September 2, 2026Uber to cut 3,300 jobs to reduce management layers
The massive restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.
September 2, 2026Amazon faces FTC lawsuit over sponsored ad pricing
The FTC and a group of U.S. states sued Amazon over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019.
September 1, 2026QXO hires Honeywell's Ken West as COO
Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies.
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