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
Halliburton Energy Services
5,677
2
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
2,436
3
Basic Energy Services
2,218
4
Schlumberger Ltd.
2,101
5
Pilot Co.
1,341
6
ProPetro Services
1,156
7
Cudd Energy Services
1,126
8
FTS International
1,083
9
Energy Transfer Partners
1,075
10
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
1,064
11
Univar Solutions
769
12
Calfrac Well Services
740
13
Brenntag North America
691
14
Plains All American Pipeline
680
15
MDU Resources Group
651
16
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc.
578
17
Key Energy Services
430
18
Nine Energy Service
415
19
Sentinel Transportation
360
20
Stallion Oilfield Services
352
21
Marathon Petroleum
303
22
Convenience Transportation
300
23
Gravity Oilfield Services
284
24
Eastex Crude Co.
276
25
Sun Coast Resources
241
26
Pilot Thomas Logistics
187
27
Baker Hughes
178
28
RelaDyne
177
29
Weatherford International
167
30
Carpenter Co.
150
30
Crestwood Transportation
150
32
Gulfmark Energy
130
33
NGL Energy Partners
126
34
Select Energy Services
121
35
Targa Resources Partners
120
36
PetroChoice
112
37
Sinclair Oil
75
38
Rinchem Co. Inc.
49
39
Pioneer Natural Resources
48
39
Southwestern Energy Co.
48
41
Rocky Mountain Crude Oil
39
42
Oil States Energy Services
38
43
Forbes Energy Services
28
Extras
If your company appears on the 2021 list, you have a few ways to announce it. Visit our logo library to get web- and print-ready graphics.
While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Private Carrier News
Business, Private

Walmart Stock Outperforms Target

Walmart shares are outshining those of Target as Wall Street anticipates the shopping behemoth’s broad array of household necessities will offer shelter from slowing economic growth.

Katrina Lewis | Bloomberg News
May 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Private

Walmart Boosts Outlook After a Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK — Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Private

Kroger CEO Vows Legal Fight for Albertsons Deal if Necessary

Kroger Co. said it’s committed to hunkering down for a long legal battle if U.S. regulators attempt to block its $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos.

Brendan Case and Leah Nylen | Bloomberg News
May 11, 2023
Business, Equipment, Private

Infrastructure Spending Expected to Benefit United Rentals

United Rentals executives foresee a rosy outlook for the business and sector as a result of increased infrastructure spending in the coming months and years after posting increased year-over-year profits in the first three months of 2023, they said April 27.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Private

Amazon Contract Drivers in California Join Teamsters Union

More than 80 contract drivers and dispatchers who handle deliveries for Amazon .com Inc. have joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

April 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Private, TCA

Amazon May Charge a Return Fee at UPS Stores

If you opt to return your Amazon purchase at a UPS store, that transaction just might cost you.

Jessica Jones-Gorman | Staten Island Advance
April 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Private

New Executives Chosen to Steer Pilot Overhaul

Pilot Co. is to replace its top two officers with executives hand-picked by its new majority owner as one of the biggest truck stop operators readies a major overhaul of its facilities.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023
Business, Private

Albertsons Eyes Higher Wages, Tougher Consumer Backdrop

Albertsons Cos. is anticipating higher labor costs and “a more difficult consumer environment” in a new sign of caution from big U.S. retailers.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Private

Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to Thousands of Stores

Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2023
Business, Logistics, Private

CMA CGM’s CEO Forges Ahead With China, Media Deals

CMA CGM SA CEO Rodolphe Saade said the world’s third-largest container line has reached new supply deals in China and an investment in a French online media company.

April 6, 2023
Archives
  • 2022

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010

  • 2009

  • 2008

  • 2007

  • 2006

  • 2005

  • 2004