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2026 Top Petroleum/Chemical Carriers

2026 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Some private fleets expanded via acquisition in 2026 while others shed tractors in a shifting landscape for freight.

Private fleets are targeting efficiency gains as operating expenses and cost pressures continue to mount.

Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by state; hover over a state to view all companies located there.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Halliburton Co.
3,233
2
Patterson-UTI Energy
1,611
3
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
1,464
4
Pilot Flying J
1,353
5
Cudd Energy Services (RPC Inc.)
1,268
6
ProFrac Services
1,099
7
Univar Solutions
990
8
Brenntag North America
944
9
ProPetro Services
920
10
Plains All American Pipeline
746
11
Marathon Petroleum
698
12
Energy Transfer
690
13
RelaDyne
618
14
Calfrac Well Services
523
15
SLB Ltd.
512
16
KLX Energy Services
487
17
Select Water Solutions
482
18
Stallion Infrastructure Services
389
19
Convenience Transportation
362
20
Nine Energy Service
351
21
Sentinel Transportation
254
22
Irving Oil
239
23
Eastex Crude
222
24
Parkland USA
219
25
Gulfmark Energy
198
26
Baker Hughes Oilfield
194
27
Axis Energy Services
192
28
Harms Oil
177
29
Pilot Thomas Logistics
159
30
Corrigan Oil
158
31
Targa Resources
155
32
Carpenter Co.
150
33
South Texas Oilfield Solutions
137
34
Weatherford International
135
35
Brenner Oil
134
35
Rolfson Oil
134
37
Farmers Oil
128
38
Ranger Energy Services
127
39
Nalco Water
125
40
PetroChoice
118
40
World Oil
118
42
Keystops
101
43
Diesel Direct
91
44
Atlas Oil
89
45
Key Energy Services
83
46
John R. Lawson Rock & Oil
78
47
Arguindegui Oil
77
48
Fortress Development Solutions
76
49
Xcel Energy
58
50
Rocky Mountain Crude Oil
48

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Equipment acquisition for private fleets has been mixed this year, with industries like agriculture expanding while others stagnate.

Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 list of the largest private fleets in North America.

Private Carrier News

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelFor-HirePrivate

Cummins debuts X15N engine in Europe

Cummins, which has offered the X15N in North America for the past two years, showcased the natural gas-powered version of its largest truck engine at IAA Transportation.

September 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

China passes halfway point of U.S. soybean purchase promise

China has fulfilled more than half of its annual U.S. soybean purchase pledge, offering a bright spot for trade between the world’s two largest economies.

September 14, 2026
BusinessFuelPrivate

Costco nearly doubles price for Kirkland motor oil

Costco's Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart two-pack now costs around $58, well above the approximately $30 it had been selling for just last year. 

September 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash

The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.

September 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

Trucking companies and industry groups gear up for NTDAW

The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.

September 11, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogisticsPrivate

Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year

Conagra, Campbell’s and Clorox announced or signaled price increases as inflation, tariffs and higher input costs pressure margins.

September 11, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon Air crash puts outsourcing model in focus again

Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.

September 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun

The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.

September 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion

General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.

September 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief

American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.

September 8, 2026

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