2020 Top Manufacturing Carriers

2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Ashley Distribution Services
970
2
Shaw Transport
695
3
Mohawk Carpet Transportation of Georgia
624
4
Advanced Drainage Systems
620
5
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
322
6
Whiteline Express
312
7
Thyssenkrupp North America
310
8
FCA Transport
267
9
Bassett Furniture Industries/Zenith Freight Lines
250
10
La-Z-Boy Inc.
238
11
Ford Motor Co.
221
12
Ryerson Cos.
202
13
Andersen Corp.
188
14
Batesville Logistics
167
15
Huttig Building Products
156
16
Reliance Steel & Aluminum
140
17
Deere & Co.
131
18
Leggett & Platt Inc.
125
19
Austin Powder Co.
123
20
Atlas Trucking Co.
111
20
Product Distribution Co.
111
22
Boeing Co.
97
23
Flexsteel Industries
89
24
Great Plains Trucking
86
24
Toyota Transport/Toyota Logistics Services
86
26
Unifi Manufacturing
66
27
Greif Packaging
43
28
IFCO Systems/Chep USA
42
29
Associated Materials
36
30
ProVia Logistics
34
31
East Penn Manufacturing Co.
31
32
Southern Champion Tray
23

Extras

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On the Bubble

McKee Foods Corp. (372 tractors), is a food and snack bakery.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.

Private Carrier News

BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon 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, 2026
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Truck 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, 2026
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Retail 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, 2026
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Costco 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, 2026
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Amazon 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, 2026
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Beef 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, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Kroger 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, 2026
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Mack 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, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Medline 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
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.

March 2, 2026