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2021 Top Tank Truck/Bulk Carriers

2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

After navigating COVID-19's disruption, trucking now has entered a historically strong business environment.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by North American region.
Small carriers often were hardest hit by COVID, but large fleets faced challenges, too.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 Kenan Advantage Group 1,572,138
2 Quality Carriers 1,090,684
est
3 Trimac Transportation Services 600,000
4 Heniff Transportation Systems 562,000
est
5 Foodliner/Quest Liner 416,796
6 Groendyke Transport 273,125
est
7 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 192,365
8 Eagle Transport Corp. 143,700
est
9 Martin Transport Inc. 120,523
est
10 Slay Transportation Co. 109,204
est
11 Tankstar USA 108,985
est
12 Florida Rock & Tank Lines 108,716
est
13 United Petroleum Transports 102,729
est
14 Dupré Logistics 98,044
15 Coastal Transport Co. 95,331
est
16 Viessman Trucking 92,128
est
17 Apex Logistics 81,935
est
18 Prime Inc. 75,098
19 CLI Transport 72,421
est
20 Andrews Logistics 69,463
21 J&M Tank Lines 64,241
est
22 Service Transport Co. 63,191
est
23 Herman R. Ewell Inc. 61,983
est
24 Tidewater Transit Co. 52,724
est
25 Schilli Corp. 52,421
est
26 Sterling Transport Co. 48,600
est
27 Solar Transport 45,200
28 Atlantic Bulk Carrier 43,546
est
29 Liquid Trucking Cos. 42,024
est
30 Mission Petroleum Carriers 41,155
est
31 NFI 35,000
32 Dixon Bros. 28,301
est
33 Cardinal Logistics 27,100
34 Canada Cartage 25,125
35 Wynne Transport Services 24,418
36 PGT Holdings 22,523
37 K-Limited Carrier 22,500
est
38 Carbon Express 18,645
est
39 Bulk Service Transport 16,000

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On the Bubble

Wilson Logistics ($234 million), is a full-service carrier based in Springfield, Mo.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers publication.
How companies are working to address the persistent driver shortage.
A look at how different segments of the trucking industry fared in 2020.
Some U.S. truckers are busier than they have ever been.

For-Hire News

Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Idaho Trucking Leader Heber Andrus Dies at Age 75

Heber Lynn Andrus, a past chairman of the Idaho Trucking Association and former owner of Idaho-based Doug Andrus Distributing, died June 11 at age 75.

June 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

FedEx Cuts Q1 Guidance Despite Q4 Gains

FedEx reported gains in fourth-quarter revenue and earnings on the heels of a profitability initiative that helped counter market headwinds, but cut its guidance amid trade worries.

June 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Top 100

Target Eyes Shein, Temu Model With Factory-Direct Shipping

The company is seeking to broaden its range of low-cost offerings through the program, said people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the test hasn’t been announced.

June 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share that Frederick W. Smith, our founder and executive chairman, died earlier today,” CEO Raj Subramaniam wrote June 21.

June 22, 2025
Business, For-Hire, Top 100

10 Roads Express Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teamsters

A four-month-long strike at Iowa-based contract carrier 10 Roads Express by members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has taken a major step toward resolution.

June 20, 2025
Business, For-Hire

Interactive Map: Where the 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are in North America

Find out where the 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

June 20, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Trucking Leaders Share Best Practices for Hiring Veterans

Many trucking companies actively recruit members of the armed services transitioning to civilian life, but attracting, supporting and retaining military veterans can take extra work.

June 20, 2025
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Trucking’s Next Generation Brings New Ideas to the Workplace

Young professionals joining the trucking industry are reshaping workplaces by advocating for flexible work environments, prioritizing mental health and acting on their vision of success.

June 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Trade Uncertainty Clouds Outlook for Top 100 For-Hire Carriers

Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list illustrates how weak freight market conditions have continued to squeeze margins for North America's largest motor carriers.

June 20, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Trucking Industry Segments Post Mixed Results in 2024

Carriers across the various segments of the trucking industry navigated difficult business conditions in 2024 as freight market conditions remained unfavorable.

June 20, 2025

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