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2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Tyson Foods
2,594
2
Helena Agri-Enterprises
2,552
3
CHS Inc.
1,534
4
Prairie Farms Dairy
1,120
5
Darling Ingredients
820
6
Mondelez International
808
7
JBS Carriers
739
8
Foster Farms
566
9
Sanderson Farms
556
10
Wilbur-Ellis
403
11
Valley Proteins
402
12
Borden Dairy
347
13
McKee Foods Corp.
346
14
J.R. Simplot Co.
337
15
Bimbo Bakeries USA
335
16
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
284
17
Goya Foods
264
18
Dairy Farmers of America
255
19
America's Service Line
221
20
MFA Inc.
216
21
Cargill Meat Logistics Solutions
206
22
International Paper Co.
174
23
Growmark
130
24
Co-Alliance Cooperative
127
25
BCT Inc.
116
26
Sunrise Transport
94
27
Castellini Co.
93
28
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
91
29
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
69
30
MFPS Transport Inc.
67
31
National Food Corp.
30
32
Perdue Farms Inc.
29
33
Giorgio Foods
28
34
RWI Transportation
24
35
ConAgra Foods
23
36
Mennel Milling
22
Extras
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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
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Private Carrier News

Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Cattle Herds Grow After 70-Year Low, JBS Foresees Recovery

U.S. ranchers are moving to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies, according to top producer JBS.

June 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Private, Top 100

Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech

Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.

June 25, 2025
Business, Private

Kroger Plans to Close 60 US Stores to Improve Profit

Kroger plans to close around 60 U.S. grocery stores over the next 18 months to improve efficiency.

June 25, 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, Logistics, Private, Top 100

JBS Launches Record $3.5 Billion Bond Sale

The Brazilian company is expected to price a three-part offering of debt due in 10, 30 and 40 years on June 23, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

June 23, 2025
Business, Private

QXO Won’t Raise Its Offer for GMS After 91ÊÓÆµ Depot Bid

QXO won’t raise its $5 billion offer for building products distributor GMS after 91ÊÓÆµ Depot reportedly made its own bid.

June 20, 2025
Business, Private

91ÊÓÆµ Depot Challenges Brad Jacobs-Led QXO for Supplier Deal

91ÊÓÆµ Depot has made an offer for GMS, potentially setting off a bidding war with QXO, which this week made a $5 billion offer for the building products distributor.

June 20, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Tells Employees to Relocate to Seattle, Other Hubs

Amazon is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that AI will shrink their ranks.

June 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. 

June 18, 2025
Business, Fuel, Private, Top 100

Keyera to Buy Plains’ Canada Natural Gas Liquids Unit for $3.8B

Keyera agreed to buy Plains All American Pipeline’s Canadian natural gas liquids business and some U.S. assets for C$5.15 billion, bulking up its pipeline system around the country.

June 18, 2025

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