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The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment
Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service
Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region
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 Construction Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | MasTec Inc. |
604 |
2 | Williams Bros. Construction |
310 |
3 | Hulcher Services |
304 |
4 | Michels Corp. |
243 |
5 | R.J. Corman Railroad Services |
190 |
6 | Vulcan Materials Co. |
176 |
7 | Kilgore Cos. |
156 |
8 | Strata Corp. |
149 |
9 | Werner Construction |
147 |
10 | Terracon Consultants |
102 |
11 | Morton Buildings |
77 |
12 | Ames Construction |
57 |
12 | Rieth-Riley Construction Co. |
57 |
14 | Hadco Construction |
55 |
15 | Hellas Construction |
52 |
16 | New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. |
25 |
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.
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Private Carrier News
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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.
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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, 2025Flexport, 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, 2025Walmart 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, 2025Top 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, 2025Private 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, 2025Private 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, 2025About Us: Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers for 2025
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
August 25, 2025Walmart Reports Solid Sales and Profit
Shoppers seek low prices for groceries and other essentials to offset worries that new U.S. tariffs may make a variety of goods more expensive.
August 21, 2025Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion
Lowe's and rival 91ÊÓÆµ Depot have intensified their focus on professional builders.
August 20, 2025