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2018 Top Air/Expedited Carriers

2018 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Here鈥檚 what North America鈥檚 top fleets are doing to get employees of all levels involved in the process of innovation.
In which regions of the country are the 2018 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers concentrated? Check out our interactive map.
Our experts discuss just how intensely for-hire carriers are embracing technology and innovation in a competitive environment.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Roadrunner Freight 824,000
2 Forward Air 616,245
3 XPO 380,300
4 Dicom Transportation Group 320,700
est
5 LoadOne 108,000
est
6 Bolt Express 81,812
7 Magnate Worldwide 64,596
8 Landstar System 44,708
9 Averitt Express 8,499
10 Sameday Worldwide 5,751

Extras

Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers
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On the Bubble

Comcar Industries ($225 million), is a holding company based in Auburdale, Fla. The company provides dry van and refrigerated truckload, flatbed/heavy specialized, dry and liquid bulk, and chemical tank transportation services.
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LTL carriers are adapting and expanding services to capitalize on favorable long-term trends, such as the growth of e-commerce.
Two dozen pioneering executives in the less-than-truckload freight industry came together to reflect on accomplishments.
Carriers and logistics providers are stepping into the final-mile sector to help retailers meet rising delivery expectations.

For-Hire News

GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

Transportation Groups Push for Big-Picture Highway Bill

Transportation groups are coalescing around familiar priorities: safety, stable highway funding and efficient integration of emerging technologies.

April 1, 2026
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IMC Logistics Names Rodrigues Next Chief Financial Officer

IMC Logistics said March 26 that David Rodrigues has joined the company鈥檚 executive leadership team as chief financial officer.

April 1, 2026
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DHS Funding Clash Snares Progress on Transportation Issues

Key transportation priorities have remained sidelined with lawmakers deadlocked in a funding standoff over the Department of 91视频land Security.

March 31, 2026
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How Should Reefer Fleets Tackle the Diesel Double Whammy?

Diesel trucks with refrigerated loads are now paying more to haul a trailer to its destination and to keep the transport refrigeration unit running.

March 31, 2026
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How to Cut Fleet Maintenance Costs Without Cutting Corners

In early 2026, the primary parts-related issue for managers is cost containment, said Robert Braswell, TMC鈥檚 executive director.

March 30, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?

Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.

March 25, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

鈥淔MCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,鈥 the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund

Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.

March 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

USPS Chief Steiner Warns Cash Will Run Out Within Year

鈥淗ow long are employees going to work and vendors going to show up if we're not paying them?" Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview.

March 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround

鈥淭he probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,鈥 said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.

March 19, 2026

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