2024 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
The retail giant’s investments in its private fleet lift it to the top spot on the Top 100 Private Carriers list.
Even with favorable rates available from for-hire carriers, many shippers are expanding their private fleets.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
Rankings
Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Beverage Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PepsiCo Beverages North America |
9,138 |
| 2 | Reyes Beverage Group |
2,369 |
| 3 | Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United |
1,746 |
| 4 | Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling |
1,726 |
| 5 | Swire Coca-Cola USA |
1,016 |
| 6 | Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits |
967 |
| 7 | Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages |
862 |
| 8 | Coca-Cola Beverages Florida |
773 |
| 9 | Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast |
644 |
| 10 | Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages |
504 |
| 11 | Columbia Distributing |
435 |
| 12 | Anheuser-Busch Cos. |
433 |
| 13 | Pepsi Bottling Ventures |
336 |
| 14 | Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling |
332 |
| 15 | Buffalo Rock |
279 |
| 16 | Breakthru Beverage Group |
263 |
| 17 | Republic National Distributing Co. |
259 |
| 18 | Admiral Beverage |
227 |
| 19 | JJ Taylor Distributing |
223 |
| 20 | Chesterman Co. |
213 |
| 21 | Manhattan Beer Distributors |
199 |
| 22 | Coca-Cola Bottling Co. High Country |
167 |
| 23 | C.C. Clark |
162 |
| 24 | Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling |
158 |
| 25 | Bettaway Beverage Distributors |
150 |
| 26 | Johnson Brothers |
149 |
| 27 | BlueTriton Brands |
142 |
| 28 | Gulf Distributing Holdings |
140 |
| 29 | Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling |
125 |
| 30 | The Odom Corp. |
118 |
| 31 | Martignetti Cos. |
103 |
| 32 | Virginia Eagle Distributing |
100 |
| 33 | North Florida Sales |
84 |
| 33 | Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Central Virginia |
84 |
| 35 | Long Beverage |
78 |
| 36 | Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Hickory (N.C.) |
71 |
| 37 | Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group (Mo.) |
68 |
| 38 | Pepsi MidAmerica |
65 |
| 39 | Pepsi-Cola of the Hudson Valley |
60 |
| 40 | Anheuser-Busch Sales Pomona (Calif.) |
59 |
| 41 | Shore Point Distributing Co. |
55 |
| 42 | Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New York |
52 |
| 43 | Brown Bottling Group |
48 |
| 44 | Viking Coca-Cola Bottling |
42 |
| 45 | Birrell Bottling |
40 |
| 45 | Refreshment Services |
40 |
| 47 | Monster Energy |
35 |
| 48 | Anheuser-Busch Sales of Washington |
33 |
| 48 | Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Corbin (Ky.) |
33 |
| 50 | Wyoming Beverages |
31 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
Extras
Investments in electrification and alternative fuels are helping private fleets reach corporate sustainability targets.
The e-commerce giant has installed more than 17,000 chargers at 120 warehouses in the U.S.
Fleets across numerous industries have spent the past year growing in size and expanding operations.
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Drone developers gain approval to operate in shared airspace for package deliveries in the Dallas area.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29 Billion Deal
The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.
March 30, 2026Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant
JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.
March 27, 2026US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand
The rule requires refiners to mix a record 25.82 billion gallons of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.
March 27, 2026What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?
Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.
March 25, 2026Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids
Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.
March 25, 2026Dollar General Selects JJ Fleeman as Next CEO
JJ Fleeman, who will assume the role in January from Todd Vasos, has deep experience in the grocery category, most recently at Ahold Delhaize.
March 24, 2026Wing Drones to Start Silicon Valley Deliveries This Year
This is the first time that consumers in the company’s home market will be able to try out the technology.
March 23, 2026Amazon Offers 1-Hour and 3-Hour Deliveries for Extra Charge
The Seattle-based company said it started testing the express delivery service late last year and expanding it this month.
March 17, 20263,800 Workers Strike at JBS Meatpacking Plant in Colorado
The strike follows accusations from union officials that owner JBS USA retaliated against workers and committed other unfair labor practices amid contract negotiations.Â
March 16, 2026Amazon Moves Prime Day Into June From July
Amazon is moving up its annual Prime Day sale to June from July, according to sources, shifting the schedule for an event that’s become a big part of the e-commerce economy.
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