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Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
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Top Manufacturing Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Distribution Services |
1,215 |
| 2 | Shaw Transport |
750 |
| 3 | Advanced Drainage Systems |
620 |
| 4 | Mohawk Carpet Transportation of Georgia |
595 |
| 5 | Thyssenkrupp North America |
399 |
| 6 | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
328 |
| 7 | Whiteline Express |
312 |
| 8 | FCA Transport |
267 |
| 9 | Bassett Furniture Industries/Zenith Freight Lines |
239 |
| 10 | Ford Motor Co. |
221 |
| 11 | La-Z-Boy Inc. |
210 |
| 11 | Ryerson Cos. |
210 |
| 13 | Andersen Corp. |
188 |
| 14 | Deere & Co. |
179 |
| 15 | Leggett & Platt Inc. |
125 |
| 16 | Austin Powder Co. |
122 |
| 17 | Product Distribution Co. |
112 |
| 18 | Adica Trucking |
111 |
| 19 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum |
110 |
| 20 | Great Plains Trucking |
101 |
| 21 | Boeing Co. |
97 |
| 22 | Flexsteel Industries |
89 |
| 22 | ProVia Logistics |
89 |
| 24 | Toyota Transport/Toyota Logistics Services |
86 |
| 25 | Unifi Manufacturing |
64 |
| 26 | Greif Packaging |
49 |
| 27 | IFCO Systems/Chep USA |
26 |
| 27 | Southern Champion Tray |
26 |
| 29 | Associated Materials |
17 |
| 30 | East Penn Manufacturing Co. |
15 |
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
Private Carrier News
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The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.
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JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.
March 27, 2026US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand
The rule requires refiners to mix a record 25.82 billion gallons of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.
March 27, 2026What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?
Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.
March 25, 2026Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids
Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.
March 25, 2026Dollar General Selects JJ Fleeman as Next CEO
JJ Fleeman, who will assume the role in January from Todd Vasos, has deep experience in the grocery category, most recently at Ahold Delhaize.
March 24, 2026Wing Drones to Start Silicon Valley Deliveries This Year
This is the first time that consumers in the company’s home market will be able to try out the technology.
March 23, 2026
