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2017 Top Dedicated Contract Carriers

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada

Up Front

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Rankings

Rank Company Total Power Units
1 J.B. Hunt Dedicated Contract Services 7,401
2 Swift Transportation 4,910
3 Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions 4,540
4 Werner Enterprises 3,760
5 Ruan 3,493
6 Penske Logistics 3,277
7 Cardinal Logistics 3,220
8 Schneider 3,050
9 NFI 2,300
10 U.S. Xpress Enterprises 1,800
11 Black Horse Carriers Inc. 1,674
12 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1,382
13 Estenson Logistics 1,190
14 Averitt Express 1,144
15 Performance Team 1,045
16 Commercial Warehousing 1,000
17 Universal Logistics Holdings 970
18 DHL Supply Chain (North America) 865
19 Cowan Logistics 766
20 Celadon Group 700
21 Ceva Logistics (North America) 604
22 Odyssey Logistics 600
23 AIM Integrated Logistics 586
24 Crane Worldwide Logistics 573
25 Dupré Logistics 550
26 Bay and Bay Transportation 500
27 CRST Dedicated Solutions 500
28 G&D Integrated 468
29 Transport America 442
30 Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems 415
31 Crowley Logistics 335
32 Leonard's Express 330
33 Warehouse Services Inc. 314
34 ITS Logistics Dedicated 300
35 FedEx Logistics 298
36 Landair 280
37 LeSaint Logistics 250
38 ADS Logistics 250
39 Knight Transportation 250
40 XPO Logistics 249
41 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 233
42 ODW Logistics 230
43 Legacy Supply Chain 230
44 Midwest Express Group 221
45 East Coast Transport 190
46 Syfan Logistics 171
47 Kane Is Able Inc. 165
48 Kenco 135
49 Atech Logistics 130
50 Verst Group Logistics 125
51 Taylor Logistics 122

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On the Bubble

SCI Group ($196 million), Toronto, provides dedicated contract carriage, order fulfillment, returned goods management, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News

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Canada Launches $3.6 Billion Fund to Counter Tariff Damage

He also said his government would waive 2026 model year vehicles from Canada’s zero-emission standard and review the overall mandate, confirming a Bloomberg News report.

September 5, 2025
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Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2

The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.

September 5, 2025
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UAW Presses Lutnick to Slap Tough Tariffs on Truck Imports

Tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act are already in place for steel and aluminum and have compelled truck makers to increase their prices.

September 5, 2025
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Tariff Red Tape Hits Small Businesses Hardest

Smaller firms in particular are struggling to cope with unprecedented requirements to trace paper trails for every widget and gadget, showing what’s in them and where they came from.

September 5, 2025
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Canada, US Explore Small Trade Agreements

Canada is facing tariffs on its steel, aluminum, auto and lumber exports, but minister Dominic LeBlanc didn't say whether quota limits in those sectors are part of the negotiations. 

September 4, 2025
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Chinese Firms Fuel Europe’s New Warehouse Boom

The world’s two largest economies have yet to reach a trade deal, and manufacturers in China have been seeking alternative markets for their goods as they brace for higher U.S. tariffs.

September 4, 2025
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Canada’s Exports Rise Despite Trump Tariffs

The country’s trade shortfall with the world was C$4.9 billion ($3.5 billion) in July, according to Statistics Canada data released Sept. 4.

September 4, 2025
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Trade Gap Hits 4-Month High as Firms Rush to Beat Tariffs

The surge in imports was driven by industrial supplies, which rose to the highest level in four months amid a surge in inbound shipments of gold.

September 4, 2025
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Save Sweeping Import Tariffs

The appeal calls for putting the case on a highly expedited schedule with arguments in early November, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg.

September 4, 2025
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Amazon at Odds With Delivery Partners Over Van Repair Bills

The dispute over repair bills is the latest dustup between the world’s largest online retailer and contract firms that hire drivers to deliver packages to Amazon shoppers.

September 4, 2025

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