2025 Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers

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

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

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

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsFor-HirePrivate

Trucking companies and industry groups gear up for NTDAW

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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogisticsPrivate

Food 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Amazon 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

General 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Tariff 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

NTSB 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivate

Walmart $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, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Tyson 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

DOJ 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

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