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2017 Top Food Service Carriers

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Find out how some corporations are using private fleets as a proving ground for technology.

Find out where the carriers are by regions in North America.

Check out this timeline on the history of Anheuser Busch.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Sysco Corp.
8,534
2
U.S. Foods
5,270
3
McLane Foodservice
2,160
4
Performance Foodservice
2,047
5
Gordon Food Service
1,714
6
Reinhart Foodservice
1,328
7
DOT Transportation
1,325
8
Ben E. Keith Co.
963
9
The Martin-Brower Co.
781
10
Food Services of America
772
11
Shamrock Foods Co.
661
12
Golden State Foods
616
13
KeHE Distributors
479
14
Maines Paper & Food Service
423
15
PFG Customized
418
16
G & J Transportation Services
339
17
Vistar Transportation
336
18
Blue Line Foodservice Distribution
289
19
Buffalo Rock Co.
284
20
Domino's
273
21
Labatt Food Service
251
22
Perdue Transportation Inc.
210
23
Lipari Foods
200
24
Panera
189
25
Trans Papa Logistics
163
26
QuikTrip Distribution
113
27
Schwan Food Co.
82
28
Blue Bell Creameries
81
29
DPI Specialty Foods
74
30
Utz Quality Foods
51

Extras

Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers
109

On the Bubble

Wilbur-Ellis Co. (364 tractors), is an international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients.
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Private Carrier News

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Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices

Amazon’s fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option, effective April 17.

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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, 2026
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Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant

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March 27, 2026
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US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand

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March 27, 2026
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What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?

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March 25, 2026
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Amazon 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, 2026
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Dollar General Selects JJ Fleeman as Next CEO

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March 24, 2026
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Wing 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, 2026
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Amazon 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, 2026
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3,800 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. 

March 16, 2026