2020 Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers

2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Walmart Inc.
7,400
2
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,079
3
Walgreen Co.
959
4
Contract Transportation Systems
682
5
SE Independent Delivery Services
543
6
Ace Hardware Corp.
505
7
Costco Wholesale Corp.
484
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
443
9
Bunzl Distribution USA
442
10
Hobby Lobby Stores
415
11
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
413
12
Dunkin' Brands Group
397
13
Lowe's Home Centers
393
14
Fastenal Co.
362
15
Autozone
356
16
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
342
17
Orgill Inc.
337
18
Ferguson Enterprises
241
19
American Furniture Warehouse
192
20
Carter Lumber Co.
191
20
Reddy Ice
191
22
MFA Inc.
168
23
Genuine Parts Co.
148
24
Variety Wholesalers
104
25
BWI Companies
77
26
J.J. Haines & Co.
72
27
Wawa Inc.
61
28
General Parts Distribution
56
29
Orscheln Farm and Home
54
30
Rite Aid Corp.
50
31
Hill-Rom Holdings
45
32
Pomps Tire Service
44
33
Fisher Auto Parts
31
34
American Tire Distributors
28
35
Pioneer Hi-Bred
26
36
Dollar Tree
18

Extras

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On the Bubble

Staker & Parson Co (381 tractors), is a ready-mixed concrete and asphalt company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.

Private Carrier News

BusinessPrivate

Walmart Names New US Chief Ahead of CEO Change

David Guggina, who has been the chief e-commerce officer of Walmart U.S., has been promoted to CEO of the division — the company’s biggest and most important business.

January 16, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

ATA Begins Surveying for 2026 Driver Compensation Study

The last ATA Driver Compensation Study found truckload drivers earned median annual pay of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase compared with the level reported in 2021’s study.

January 15, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentPrivateTop 100

EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week

EquipmentShare.com Inc. and Motive Technologies are set to begin formal marketing for their initial public offerings as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.

January 9, 2026
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

Amazon Plans Walmart-Style Big Box Store Near Chicago

Amazon is planning a 229,000-square-foot store selling groceries and general merchandise in the Chicago area, a fresh attempt at physical retail that borrows from stores like Walmart and Target.

January 9, 2026
BusinessPrivate

AB InBev to Buy Back US Can Plants From Apollo for $3B

“AB InBev is securing the quality of key packaging assets in the U.S. likely as a result of aluminum tariffs,” according to Duncan Fox, a Bloomberg Intelligence senior industry analyst. 

January 6, 2026
BusinessFuelPrivateTop 100

Love’s Travel Stops Acquires 3 Factoring Companies

Truck stop operator Love’s expanded its financial services arm with the acquisition of three factoring companies. The deals follow earlier factoring acquisitions in July 2020 and July 2024.

December 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Walmart’s E-Commerce Platform Sees Temporary Outage

More than 6,000 customers reported they were unable to use the app or website the morning of Dec. 30, according to data collected by the website Downdetector.

December 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Ocado Ends Exclusivity Terms After Setbacks to Kroger Deal

The move means Ocado can sell more of its technology to other retailers around the world, according to a statement Dec. 30.

December 30, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Cintas Makes Another Attempt to Buy Out Rival UniFirst

Cintas said its new bid implies a total value of about $5.2 billion. It represents a 62% premium to the stock’s last closing price after shares fell in the wake of the last offer being rebuffed in March.

December 22, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Scott McPherson to Succeed George Holm as PFG CEO

The move comes less than one month after Richmond, Va.-based PFG and US Foods called off talks for a planned merger that would have reshaped the food service carrier arena.

December 19, 2025