2018 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
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 Manufacturing Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Distribution Services |
870 |
| 2 | Shaw Transport |
725 |
| 3 | Allied Drainage Transport |
675 |
| 4 | Mohawk Carpet Transportation of Georgia |
488 |
| 5 | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
333 |
| 6 | IFCO Systems/Chep USA |
326 |
| 7 | Whiteline Express |
312 |
| 8 | Thyssenkrupp North America |
306 |
| 9 | Bassett Furniture Industries/Zenith Freight Lines |
273 |
| 10 | FCA Transport |
271 |
| 11 | Tempur Sealy International |
257 |
| 12 | La-Z-Boy Logistics/England Furniture/Kincaid Furniture |
238 |
| 13 | Ford Motor Co. |
219 |
| 14 | Ryerson Cos. |
202 |
| 15 | Andersen Corp. |
168 |
| 16 | Batesville Logistics |
167 |
| 17 | Huttig Building Products |
153 |
| 18 | Howard Industries |
135 |
| 19 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum |
131 |
| 20 | Leggett & Platt Inc. |
125 |
| 21 | Atlas Trucking Co. |
116 |
| 22 | Austin Powder Co. |
101 |
| 23 | Product Distribution Co. |
100 |
| 24 | Boeing Co. |
97 |
| 25 | Foamex LP |
93 |
| 26 | Toyota Transport/Toyota Logistics Services |
85 |
| 27 | VF Corporation |
83 |
| 28 | Associated Materials |
79 |
| 29 | Unifi Manufacturing |
65 |
| 30 | Greif Packaging |
48 |
| 31 | Deere & Co. |
27 |
| 32 | Southern Champion Tray |
26 |
| 33 | ProVia Logistics |
24 |
| 34 | Bundy Baking Solutions |
17 |
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
PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks
PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.”
December 8, 2025Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures
Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.
December 5, 2025PepsiCo Nears Deal With Activist Investor Elliott
PepsiCo has worked to overhaul its portfolio of brands since Elliott announced a roughly $4 billion stake in September and called on the company to review and streamline its snack offerings
December 4, 2025Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Value Pitch Draws Shoppers
The company’s core consumer is shopping more frequently while purchasing fewer items per visit — an indication that they’re financially pressured, CEO Todd Vasos said on a call with analysts.
December 4, 2025Kroger Cuts Guidance as Shoppers Get Choosy About Spending
Kroger’s results add to mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy as consumers navigate persistent woes about inflation and the cooling labor market.
December 4, 2025Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks
The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.
November 24, 2025Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant
Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.
November 21, 2025Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries
Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.
November 21, 2025Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals
Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.
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