2020 Top Food Service Carriers

2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Sysco Corp.
8,745
2
US Foods
5,289
3
McLane Foodservice
3,886
4
Performance Foodservice
2,983
5
Gordon Food Service
1,993
6
Dot Foods
1,526
7
Reinhart Foodservice
1,311
8
The Martin-Brower Co.
1,279
9
Ben E. Keith Co.
1,094
10
Shamrock Foods Co.
741
11
Domino's Pizza
517
12
KeHE Distributors
472
13
Food Services of America
450
14
PFG Customized
421
15
Vistar Transportation
412
16
Golden State Foods
382
17
Lipari Foods
350
18
Perdue Transportation
320
19
Panera
289
20
Buffalo Rock Co.
287
21
Merchants Foodservice
273
22
Blue Line Foodservice Distribution
261
23
Labatt Food Service
232
24
Trans Papa Logistics
190
25
Arctic Glacier USA
158
26
QuikTrip Distribution
133
27
Co-Alliance
107
28
Blue Bell Creameries
83
29
Systems Services of America
82
30
DPI Specialty Foods
71
31
Coastal Pacific Food Distributors
70
32
Dutch Valley
67
33
Utz Quality Foods
51
34
Vendors Supply
43
35
Orion Food System/Land Mark Products
39
36
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
37
Jake's Finer Foods
33

Extras

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On the Bubble

Staker & Parson Co (381 tractors), is a ready-mixed concrete and asphalt company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.

Private Carrier News

BusinessPrivate

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
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Strike 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuelPrivate

US 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

What 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 50Top 100

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
BusinessPrivate

Dollar 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivate

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
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

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
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

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
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 50Top 100

Amazon 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.

March 12, 2026