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2019 Top Equipment Rental Carriers

2019 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Competition has heated up in food and oil sectors.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by U.S. region.
Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
United Rentals
2,774
2
Sunbelt Rentals
1,347
3
Maxim Crane Works
955
4
Bragg Cos.
454
5
Herc Rentals
448
6
BlueLine
305
7
Sunstate Equipment
300
8
H&E Equipment Services
258
8
TNT Crane & Rigging Inc.
258
10
Rain for Rent
223
11
BakerCorp
216
12
Barnhart Transportation
181
13
Pac-Van
132
14
W.O. Grubb Steel Erection Inc.
98
15
Mobile Mini Inc.
94
16
Empire Southwest
83
17
Titan Machinery Inc.
63
18
Northwest Crane Service
62
19
Mammoet
57
20
RCS Transportation
33

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On the Bubble

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The story of Valley Proteins, one of the largest rendering businesses in the United States.
In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, companies are reducing their carbon footprint.
What Ocean Spray hopes to get from Uber Freight, its new freight broker.

Private Carrier News

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

US Threatens to Strike Back Against EU Firms for Digital Tax

The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent firms.

December 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Walmart Isn't on Nasdaq 100 Index — Yet

Walmart ditched the New York Stock Exchange for archrival Nasdaq, marking the largest defection of a stock listing in the Big Board’s history. 

December 12, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco’s Profit Tops Estimates as Shoppers Prize Deals

Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit in its fiscal 2026 first quarter rose more than expected, a sign that price-sensitive shoppers continue to search for value. 

December 11, 2025
BusinessPrivate

CVS Raises Profit Outlook in Sign of Momentum for 2026

CVS raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny.

December 9, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsPrivateTop 100

91Ƶ Depot Issues Cautious 2026 Outlook

The U.S. housing market has weighed on 91Ƶ Depot as high interest rates prompt consumers to remain on the sidelines for big-ticket purchases and projects that require financing.

December 9, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTop 100

PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks

PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.”

December 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures

Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.

December 5, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

PepsiCo Nears Deal With Activist Investor Elliott

PepsiCo has worked to overhaul its portfolio of brands since Elliott announced a roughly $4 billion stake in September and called on the company to review and streamline its snack offerings

December 4, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Value Pitch Draws Shoppers

The company’s core consumer is shopping more frequently while purchasing fewer items per visit — an indication that they’re financially pressured, CEO Todd Vasos said on a call with analysts. 

December 4, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Cuts Guidance as Shoppers Get Choosy About Spending

Kroger’s results add to mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy as consumers navigate persistent woes about inflation and the cooling labor market.

December 4, 2025