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2023 Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers

2023 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment

Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service

Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Walmart Inc.
11,361
2
Amazon.com Inc.
3,909
3
Carvana
1,394
4
Walgreen Co.
1,089
5
Sherwin-Williams Co.
1,057
6
Costco Wholesale Corp.
876
7
Ace Hardware Corp.
654
8
SE Independent Delivery Services
637
9
The H.T. Hackney Co.
528
10
Bunzl Distribution USA
517
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
445
12
Orgill Inc.
422
13
Lowe's Home Centers
390
14
Autozone
372
15
Ferguson Enterprises
354
16
Fastenal Co.
328
17
Carter Lumber Co.
198
18
American Furniture Warehouse Co.
177
19
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
164
20
Reddy Ice
129
21
Variety Wholesalers
104
22
Genuine Parts Co.
99
23
Pomps Tire Service
80
24
BWI Cos.
77
25
Wawa Inc.
60
26
Hill-Rom Holdings
46
27
Orscheln Farm & Home
43
28
Rite Aid Corp.
38
29
Fisher Auto Parts
33
30
Pioneer Hi-Bred
24
31
General Parts Distribution
17
32
American Tire Distributors
16
33
Dollar Tree
15

Extras

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The largest carriers across industries dealt with market ups and downs in 2023

Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 Private carriers list

Ashley Furniture’s growing private fleet streamlines furniture distribution

Former in-store and warehouse workers earn CDLs and join the retailer’s private fleet

Owners of two Top 100 private fleets offer update on planned $25 billion merger

Private Carrier News

BusinessPrivate

PepsiCo's Sales Jump After It Cuts Prices

Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to the same period a year ago, the Purchase, N.Y., company said April 16.

April 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

USDA Seeks Farmers' Input on Fertilizer Probe as Prices Soar

USDA is seeking information from farmers to help with an ongoing Justice Department probe into high costs for fertilizer, machinery and other farm inputs.

April 14, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon to Buy Satellite Operator Globalstar

Amazon is building out its low-earth-orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, in a bid to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

April 14, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

EV Truck Startup Slate, Backed by Bezos, Raises $650 Million

Slate wants to tap consumer demand for more affordable vehicles with a stripped-down, two-seater pickup that can go 150 or 240 miles on a single charge. 

April 13, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Workers at JBS Meatpacking Plant in Colorado Win Wage Hike

The Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colo., will immediately return to normal operations after weeks of uncertainty, JBS said in a statement.

April 13, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuelLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Love’s Opens New Locations in Montana and New Mexico

Love’s Travel Stops opened new locations in Laurel, Mont., and Albuquerque, N.M., the company announced April 2.

April 7, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Doritos Hit $7 a Bag, and It Cost PepsiCo Billions

But now that a plan to bring prices down is in motion, new challenges have emerged that threaten to blunt its impact. 

April 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices

Amazon’s fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option, effective April 17.

April 3, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29 Billion Deal

The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.

March 30, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant

JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.

March 27, 2026

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