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2021 Top Petroleum/Chemical Carriers

2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Halliburton Energy Services
5,677
2
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
2,436
3
Basic Energy Services
2,218
4
Schlumberger Ltd.
2,101
5
Pilot Co.
1,341
6
ProPetro Services
1,156
7
Cudd Energy Services
1,126
8
FTS International
1,083
9
Energy Transfer Partners
1,075
10
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
1,064
11
Univar Solutions
769
12
Calfrac Well Services
740
13
Brenntag North America
691
14
Plains All American Pipeline
680
15
MDU Resources Group
651
16
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc.
578
17
Key Energy Services
430
18
Nine Energy Service
415
19
Sentinel Transportation
360
20
Stallion Oilfield Services
352
21
Marathon Petroleum
303
22
Convenience Transportation
300
23
Gravity Oilfield Services
284
24
Eastex Crude Co.
276
25
Sun Coast Resources
241
26
Pilot Thomas Logistics
187
27
Baker Hughes
178
28
RelaDyne
177
29
Weatherford International
167
30
Carpenter Co.
150
30
Crestwood Transportation
150
32
Gulfmark Energy
130
33
NGL Energy Partners
126
34
Select Energy Services
121
35
Targa Resources Partners
120
36
PetroChoice
112
37
Sinclair Oil
75
38
Rinchem Co. Inc.
49
39
Pioneer Natural Resources
48
39
Southwestern Energy Co.
48
41
Rocky Mountain Crude Oil
39
42
Oil States Energy Services
38
43
Forbes Energy Services
28

Extras

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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
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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