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2021 Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers

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
Walmart Inc.
7,400
2
Amazon.com Inc.
1,395
3
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,099
4
Walgreen Co.
959
5
Sherwin-Williams Co.
861
6
SE Independent Delivery Services
637
7
Costco Wholesale Corp.
611
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
505
9
Ace Hardware Corp.
500
10
Bunzl Distribution USA
457
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
456
12
Orgill Inc.
393
13
Lowe's Home Centers
388
14
Autozone
387
15
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
323
16
Fastenal Co.
304
17
Ferguson Enterprises
241
18
American Furniture Warehouse Co.
192
19
Reddy Ice
191
20
Carter Lumber Co.
178
21
Variety Wholesalers
118
22
Pomps Tire Service
105
23
BWI Cos.
75
24
Genuine Parts Co.
73
25
J.J. Haines & Co.
72
26
Wawa Inc.
61
27
Orscheln Farm & Home
54
28
Hill-Rom Holdings
45
29
General Parts Distribution
44
30
Rite Aid Corp.
32
31
Fisher Auto Parts
30
32
Pioneer Hi-Bred
26
33
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
20
34
American Tire Distributors
16
35
Dollar Tree
15

Extras

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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

BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 50Top 100

Amazon Moves Prime Day Into June From July

Amazon is moving up its annual Prime Day sale to June from July, according to sources, shifting the schedule for an event that’s become a big part of the e-commerce economy.

March 12, 2026
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Cintas Agrees to Buy Uniform Maker UniFirst in $5.5B Deal

UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock for each UniFirst share they own, according to a statement on March 11.

March 11, 2026
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Amazon Raises $37B From US Bond Sale That Could Hit $50B

Amazon’s deal is the latest in a series of jumbo bond sales by hyperscalers as they plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure. Investors have so far been eager buyers.

March 10, 2026
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Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts

In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.

March 6, 2026
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Retail Sales Fell in January on Fewer Vehicle Purchases

The value of retail purchases decreased 0.2% after no change in December, Commerce Department data showed March 6. Excluding car dealers, sales were little changed.

March 6, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Shopper Demand

Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit rose more than expected, showing the club chain is capitalizing on an extended period of sales growth. 

March 5, 2026
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Amazon Web Outage Strands Customers

Amazon.com's website and mobile app malfunctioned for some users March 5, with critical features like product listings and checkout options producing error pages. 

March 5, 2026
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Beef Prices Spur Senate Drive to Split Meat Giants

The U.S. meatpacking industry faces a new wave of scrutiny, this time from Senate Democrats seeking to allow companies to process only one type of meat and set stricter limits on the beef market.

March 5, 2026
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Kroger Offers Cautious Sales Forecast as New CEO Takes Over

The disappointing outlook suggests that competition is intensifying among food retailers to grab spending from cost-conscious consumers, raising the stakes for CEO Greg Foran to accelerate growth. 

March 5, 2026
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Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026