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

Matheson Tri-Gas (392 tractors), is an industrial and medical gases, propane and equipment supplier.
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

BusinessPrivateTop 100

PepsiCo snack rebound stalls in second quarter

PepsiCo said consumers pulled back in the second quarter as gas prices rose, slowing its efforts to revitalize its North American snack business.

July 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyPrivateTop 100

JBS drops Scope 3 emissions targets from climate plan

JBS is stepping back from a 2040 net-zero emissions goal, dropping targets for the indirect emissions that make up the bulk of its environmental footprint.

July 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Walmart cuts prices as Trump claims credit

Walmart has benefited in part from higher inflation under Trump, as consumers have turned to its stores and website in search of lower prices.

July 7, 2026
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Ocado CEO Tim Steiner to step down at start of fiscal 2028

Ocado Group CEO Tim Steiner will exit at the start of its 2028 fiscal year after a boardroom tussle at the British online grocery delivery firm.

July 6, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Kroger plans to buy Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal

Kroger said July 1 it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.

July 1, 2026
BusinessTechnologyFuelPrivateTop 100

Air Products scraps Louisiana hydrogen project

Air Products is scrapping plans to develop a multibillion-dollar project in Louisiana that would have produced of hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.

June 30, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon Prime Day Online Spending Beats Estimate on Day 1

Competitors such as Walmart and Target scheduled overlapping promotions, boosting traffic and shopping across the web.

June 24, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 100

Amazon Prime Day Deal Hunters Watch Prices Closely

Consumers will spend $26.3 billion online with Amazon and other retailers during this year's Prime Day, according to Adobe estimates.

June 23, 2026
BusinessTechnologyGlobal FreightPrivate

Walmart to Buy Vibe in Effort to Fuel TV Ad Business

The company’s last major deal was the acquisition of smart TV-maker Vizio, which Walmart paid $2.3 billion for in 2024 to boost its advertising business.

June 23, 2026
BusinessPrivate

CRH to Buy Arcosa in Building Materials Firm’s Biggest Deal

CRH will pay $150 a share for Arcosa in the all-cash deal, the company said in a statement June 22.

June 22, 2026