2020 Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets have been overcoming unprecedented challenges to keep essential freight moving during the pandemic.
See the locations of the headquarters for each of the Top 100 for-hire carriers in North America.
COVID-19 has transformed 2020 into a tumultuous year for trucking, but the Top 100 list remains stable, at least for now.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 4,744,636
2 Hub Group 2,166,382
3 Schneider 1,007,800
4 XPO 1,000,000
5 Evans Network of Cos. 684,000
6 Swift Intermodal 455,466
7 Universal Intermodal Services 390,095
8 IMC Logistics 330,025
9 RoadOne IntermodaLogistics 290,000
10 ContainerPort Group 285,000
est
11 NFI 282,000
12 Forward Air 217,700
13 C&K Holdings 142,400
14 Roadrunner Freight 132,129
est
15 C.R. England 125,000
16 Landstar System 118,305
17 TCW 109,162
18 Marten Transport 90,394
19 Duncan and Son Lines 85,000
est
20 Cowan Systems 75,829
21 Canada Drayage Inc. 75,380
22 Eagle Systems 70,190
23 ASF Intermodal 65,000
24 Paper Transport 61,463
25 Bison Transport 52,662
26 BPX Logistics 40,000
27 CRST The Transportation Solution 19,000
28 TransAmerica Express Logistics 15,000
est
29 Guide Transportation Partners 14,419
est
30 Wilson Logistics 14,000
31 National Carriers 14,000
32 Day & Ross 12,889
33 Bay and Bay Transportation 10,000
34 USA Truck 9,931
est
35 Supra National Express 9,557
36 Market Express 9,000
37 Dupré Logistics 5,284

Extras

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On the Bubble

Acme Truck Line ($245 million), is a flatbed and heavy specialized carrier based in Gretna, La.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Companies publication.
COVID-19 has created significant financial challenges for many trucking and logistics companies.
Fleets are emphasizing cleaning and physical distancing at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19.
Drivers have been more isolated than usual during the pandemic due to social distancing measures.
Market uncertainty due to COVID-19 has depressed demand for new trucking equipment.
Small trucking companies such as Boyle Transportation are playing a direct role in the response to COVID-19.
Industry experts explain how this public health crisis might change freight transportation in the years ahead.

For-Hire News

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Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries

Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.

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Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season

Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.

November 20, 2025
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Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October

Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.

November 20, 2025
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UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount

A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.

November 20, 2025
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Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals

Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.

November 20, 2025
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FedEx CEO Says Global Supply Chain Shocks to Persist

The changes to global trade and supply chains driven by factors including technology and geopolitical risks are likely to persist over the long term, according to FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam.

November 20, 2025
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Appeals Court Revives Yellow’s Suit Against Teamsters

The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.

November 17, 2025
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Amazon Attracts About $80 Billion of Orders for US Bond Sale

Amazon is the world’s largest seller of rented computing, which is critical to powering AI systems. The company has been investing heavily in data centers and chips to build and run AI models.

November 17, 2025
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Postmaster General Says USPS Should Boost Final-Mile Delivery

David Steiner said USPS should work with more customers to provide final- or last-mile delivery to individual homes and businesses, the most expensive and labor-intensive part of delivery.

November 17, 2025
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Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online

Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.

November 17, 2025

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