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2021 Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers

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
Mondelēz 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

BusinessPrivateTop 100

Tyson Foods Supply Chain Head Departs Over Conduct Breach

Chief Supply Chain Officer Brady Stewart is departing the U.S. meat giant after taking certain actions that violated its code of conduct, the company said in a statement.

September 3, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Activist Investor Elliott Builds $4 Billion Stake in PepsiCo

The position makes Elliott Investment Management one of PepsiCo’s largest investors, the activist said Sept. 2 in a letter to the company board of directors.

September 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateGlobal Freight

De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends, Roiling E-Commerce

Now small parcels that used to let inexpensive items flow easily from across the rest of the globe will get hit with a tariff and customs forms, too.

August 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateGlobal Freight

Consumers to Feel Tariff Pain as Small Parcel Exemption Ends

President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap the policy means that surprise bills will increasingly accompany deliveries that have become a staple of modern life for many consumers.

August 28, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Flexport, BlackRock Team Up on $250M in Logistics Financing

The $250 million from BlackRock-managed funds and accounts will double Flexport’s lending capacity.

August 27, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Walmart Adds Next-Day Shipping in Key Cities

Walmart's fulfillment service, which stores and ships products for third-party marketplace sellers, will provide next-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.

August 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Private Fleets Keep Supply Chains Humming Across Industries

From building material suppliers to the oil and gas sector, large companies across many industries rely on their private fleets to keep their supply chains moving.

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility

Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.

August 25, 2025
PrivateTop 100

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August 25, 2025