2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front
Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.
Rankings
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
Extras
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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
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Private Carrier News
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Layoffs Prompt Canada to Review Government Deals

Canada’s industry minister said Amazon’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the company.

January 24, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart Raises Pay for Market Managers

Walmart Inc. is raising compensation for some managers as the big-box retailer seeks to attract and retain staff.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
January 24, 2025
Business, Safety, Logistics, Private, Top 100

ADM Stops Loading Grain Vessels in Louisiana Amid Snowstorm

One of the world’s biggest crop traders has halted loading of grain vessels at U.S. Gulf terminals as the region’s worst snowstorm in 130 years slams the region.

Michael Hirtzer | Bloomberg News
January 22, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon to Close All Warehouses in Quebec

Amazon.com Inc. will shut down all warehouses and lay off employees in the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec.

Mathieu Dion | Bloomberg News
January 22, 2025
Government, Business, Private

FTC Accuses PepsiCo of Price Discrimination Favoring Walmart

The FTC sued PepsiCo on Jan. 17, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers.

Dee-Ann Durbin | Associated Press
January 17, 2025
Business, Equipment, Private

United Rentals to Buy H&E Equipment Services for $3.4B

United Rentals Inc. agreed to buy H&E Equipment Services Inc. for $3.4 billion in cash, gaining a fleet of equipment to serve construction and industrial markets.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Walgreens Shares Soar 28% After Sales Beat Forecasts

Revenue came to $39 billion for the fiscal quarter ended in November, driven by higher prices for branded drugs and prescription volumes at the company’s U.S. retail pharmacy division.

Ike Swetlitz | Bloomberg News
January 10, 2025
Business, Private

Albertsons Raises Profit Guidance After Dropping Kroger Deal

Albertsons Cos. raised its adjusted earnings outlook for the full year, a positive sign for the grocer seeking to pave a new path after its proposed deal with Kroger Co. fell apart.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
January 8, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Value-Seekers Drove 2024's Retail Trends and Dead Ends

Value was in vogue in 2024. Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices.

December 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Walmart Stock Soars 82% in 2024, Leading Retail Industry

Analysts are betting that further market-share gains and increased profit contributions from Walmart’s higher-margin ancillary businesses will extend the stock’s rally.

Katrina Compoli | Bloomberg News
December 18, 2024
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