2025 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
Many shippers have paused expansion or trimmed the size of their private fleets in an uncertain business landscape.
Private carriers have been adapting to unpredictable market conditions amid shifts in international trade.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
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 Petroleum/Chemical Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halliburton Co. |
3,233 |
| 2 | Patterson-UTI Energy |
2,142 |
| 3 | Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores |
1,464 |
| 4 | Pilot Co. |
1,333 |
| 5 | Cudd Energy Services (RPC Inc.) |
1,269 |
| 6 | ProFrac Services |
1,099 |
| 7 | Select Water Solutions |
1,094 |
| 8 | Univar Solutions |
1,049 |
| 9 | ProPetro Services |
926 |
| 10 | Brenntag North America |
877 |
| 11 | Plains All American Pipeline |
746 |
| 12 | Knife River |
745 |
| 13 | Marathon Petroleum |
707 |
| 14 | Energy Transfer |
685 |
| 15 | Calfrac Well Services |
609 |
| 16 | RelaDyne |
420 |
| 17 | KLX Energy Services |
417 |
| 18 | Schlumberger Ltd. |
412 |
| 19 | Stallion Infrastructure Services |
389 |
| 20 | Convenience Transportation |
388 |
| 21 | Sentinel Transportation |
374 |
| 22 | Nine Energy Service |
356 |
| 23 | Gulfmark Energy |
290 |
| 24 | Eastex Crude |
222 |
| 25 | Parkland USA |
219 |
| 26 | Baker Hughes Oilfield |
194 |
| 27 | Ranger Energy Services |
193 |
| 28 | Rolfson Oil |
172 |
| 29 | Axis Energy Services |
171 |
| 30 | Corrigan Oil |
158 |
| 31 | Harms Oil |
155 |
| 32 | Carpenter Co. |
150 |
| 32 | Targa Resources |
150 |
| 34 | Pilot Thomas Logistics |
148 |
| 35 | South Texas Oilfield Solutions |
137 |
| 36 | Weatherford International |
135 |
| 37 | Brenner Oil |
134 |
| 38 | Farmers Oil |
131 |
| 39 | Irving Oil |
127 |
| 40 | World Oil |
120 |
| 41 | Keystops |
111 |
| 42 | Key Energy Services |
94 |
| 43 | Diesel Direct |
91 |
| 44 | Atlas Oil |
89 |
| 45 | Nalco Water |
85 |
| 46 | Fortress Development Solutions |
80 |
| 47 | PetroChoice |
79 |
| 48 | John R. Lawson Rock & Oil |
78 |
| 49 | Arguindegui Oil |
77 |
| 50 | Rocky Mountain Crude Oil |
73 |
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.
Extras
Food and beverage shippers are increasingly adopting electric trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
The $2.1 billion deal will provide CRH with a long-term supply of building materials and aid its transition to eco-friendly products.Â
Uncertain business conditions and supply chain upheaval has led shippers to reassess their private fleets’ growth strategies.
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The company expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running before the end of 2026.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
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, 2026Strike 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, 2026US 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, 2026What 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, 2026Amazon 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, 2026Dollar 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, 2026Wing 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, 2026Amazon 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, 20263,800 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.Â
March 16, 2026Amazon 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
