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2023 Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

North America’s largest trucking companies continued growth in 2022 despite a weaker freight environment

Recruiting the truckers of tomorrow is a top priority for trucking companies preparing for years to come

Find out where the Top 100 For-Hire carriers are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 7,021,565
2 Hub Group 3,301,835
3 Evans Network of Cos. 1,500,000
4 Schneider 1,287,400
5 IMC Logistics 982,600
est
6 Universal Intermodal Services 591,946
7 NFI 587,000
8 Swift Intermodal 485,786
9 ContainerPort Group 460,000
10 Forward Air 419,718
11 ITS Logistics 278,425
12 Landstar System 145,017
13 C.R. England 142,383
14 Marten Transport 129,765
15 Bison Transport 116,607
16 Duncan and Son Lines 112,000
est
17 Cowan Systems 97,597
18 Canada Drayage Inc. 80,000
est
19 TCW 73,400
est
20 Paper Transport 69,885
21 BPX Logistics 52,000
est
22 R&R Family of Cos. 41,100
est
23 Day & Ross 17,250
24 Dupré Logistics 11,772
25 Barnes Transportation Services 10,000
est
26 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 9,500
est

Extras

A top industry concern for years, suitable parking spaces remain elusive for many truckers

104

On the Bubble

Highlight Motor Group ($217 million), is a truckload and LTL carrier based in Concord, Ontario.

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While mergers and acquisitions alter the business landscape, top for-hire carriers grew revenues across segments in 2022

Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest for-hire carriers list

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