2019 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Competition has heated up in food and oil sectors.
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Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.
Rankings
Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Walmart Inc.
6,556
2
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,101
3
Walgreen Co.
971
4
SE Independent Delivery Services
633
5
Contract Transportation Systems
540
6
Bunzl Distribution USA
502
7
Ace Hardware Corp.
477
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
443
9
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
413
10
Costco Wholesale Corp.
407
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
406
12
Dunkin' Brands Group
397
13
Lowe's Home Centers
393
14
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
371
15
Autozone
356
16
Orgill Inc.
340
17
Fastenal Co.
320
18
MFA Inc.
274
19
Reddy Ice
167
20
American Furniture Warehouse
149
20
Carter Lumber Co.
149
22
Genuine Parts Co.
148
23
Ferguson Enterprises
139
24
Variety Wholesalers
87
25
J.J. Haines & Co.
81
26
BWI Cos.
70
27
General Parts Distribution
66
28
Wawa Inc.
55
29
Orscheln Farm and Home
54
30
Rite Aid Corp.
50
31
Hill-Rom Holdings
46
32
Pomps Tire Service
44
33
Amazon Logistics
41
34
Fisher Auto Parts
32
35
Pioneer Hi-Bred
24
36
American Tire Distributors
21
37
Dollar Tree
18
37
Target Transportation
18
39
Simoniz USA
11
40
American Furniture Rentals
10
40
Tractor Supply Co.
10
42
Savers
6
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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
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