2025 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Many shippers have paused expansion or trimmed the size of their private fleets in an uncertain business landscape.
Private carriers have been adapting to unpredictable market conditions amid shifts in international trade.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
Rankings
Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Healthcare | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart Inc. |
12,696 |
| 2 | Amazon.com Inc. |
2,316 |
| 3 | Dollar General |
2,000 |
| 4 | Sherwin-Williams Co. |
1,101 |
| 5 | Walgreen Co. |
1,004 |
| 6 | Costco Wholesale |
985 |
| 7 | Carvana |
841 |
| 8 | Ace Hardware |
634 |
| 9 | The H.T. Hackney Co. |
534 |
| 10 | Bunzl Distribution USA |
525 |
| 10 | Hobby Lobby Stores |
525 |
| 12 | SE Independent Delivery Services |
488 |
| 13 | AutoZone Inc. |
452 |
| 14 | Orgill Inc. |
425 |
| 15 | Lowe's Home Centers |
394 |
| 16 | Fastenal Co. |
375 |
| 17 | Ferguson Enterprises |
353 |
| 18 | CVS Health |
315 |
| 19 | Associated Wholesale Grocers |
252 |
| 20 | Pomp's Tire Service |
250 |
| 21 | GSC Wholesale |
234 |
| 22 | Reddy Ice |
229 |
| 23 | American Furniture Warehouse |
190 |
| 24 | Russ Davis Wholesale |
166 |
| 25 | Army & Air Force Exchange Service |
159 |
| 26 | Variety Wholesalers |
117 |
| 27 | The Home Depot |
106 |
| 28 | Genuine Parts Co. |
81 |
| 29 | BWI Cos. |
77 |
| 30 | Wawa Inc. |
67 |
| 31 | Fisher Auto Parts |
55 |
| 32 | American Tire Distributors |
33 |
| 33 | Five Below |
32 |
| 34 | Dollar Tree |
15 |
| 34 | General Parts Distribution |
15 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
Extras
Food and beverage shippers are increasingly adopting electric trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
The $2.1 billion deal will provide CRH with a long-term supply of building materials and aid its transition to eco-friendly products.
Uncertain business conditions and supply chain upheaval has led shippers to reassess their private fleets’ growth strategies.
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The company expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running before the end of 2026.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
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The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.
September 11, 2026Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year
Conagra, Campbell’s and Clorox announced or signaled price increases as inflation, tariffs and higher input costs pressure margins.
September 11, 2026Amazon Air crash puts outsourcing model in focus again
Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.
September 9, 2026Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun
The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.
September 9, 2026General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion
General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.
September 8, 2026Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief
American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.
September 8, 2026NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash
Federal investigators examining the crash in Miami are trying to determine whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
September 8, 2026Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs
Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.
September 3, 2026Tyson cuts profit outlook again as beef segment worsens
Tyson now sees annual adjusted operating income of $1.85 billion to $2.05 billion. That comes just one month after the company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.
September 3, 2026DOJ expands beef antitrust inquiry to Amazon, Walmart, others
The DOJ expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from Amazon, Costco, Walmart and others.
September 2, 2026
