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 | Health Care | 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
AB InBev Offsets Slump in West With Emerging Markets Growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, said Feb. 12 overall volumes fell 1.5% in the fourth quarter, less than analysts expected.
February 12, 2026QXO Set to Buy Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
QXO agreed to buy Kodiak Building Partners to expand its construction products business into key U.S. markets. The deal will be funded with $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares.
February 11, 2026Coca-Cola Sees Slower Sales Growth in 2026 Outlook
The outlook points to the challenges facing incoming Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun as the company works to win over shoppers with its widening portfolio of beverages.
February 10, 2026Truck Driver Labor Pool Shows Signs of Q4 Tightening
The pool of available truck drivers showed signs of tightening during the fourth quarter amid a freight market that continues to face headwinds, according to experts.
February 10, 2026Uniform Makers UniFirst, Cintas Renew Takeover Talks
UniFirst is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275-a-share takeover offer in December, Bloomberg reports. Cintas has been pursuing UniFirst for years.
February 10, 2026Kroger Names Former Walmart Executive Foran as Its New CEO
Greg Foran led Walmart's U.S. division for six years before departing in 2019. While there, he introduced online ordering and pickup, and accelerated Walmart's digital capabilities.
February 9, 2026Walmart Invests $330M to Update Louisiana Distribution Center
Modernization is slated to start next year at Walmart's Opelousas distribution center near Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The facility is located some 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.
February 6, 2026Amazon Delivers Strong Q4 Sales but Misses on Earnings
Amazon reported fourth-quarter earnings slightly below Wall Street estimates even as sales surged and it reported the fastest growth in its prominent cloud computing business in 13 quarters.
February 5, 2026Bob’s Furniture Goes Public With $2.2 Billion Valuation
Bob’s Discount Furniture, a home furnishings retailer backed by Bain Capital, rose 0.1% in its trading debut after the company raised $331 million in a U.S. initial public offering.
February 5, 2026International to Lay Off 300 Staff Due to Weak Truck Demand
Demand for trucks did not improve as 2025 progressed and what carrier executives have characterized as the longest North American freight market downturn in a half-century continued.
February 4, 2026
