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2019 Top Wholesale/Retail 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
Walmart Inc.
6,556
2
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,101
3
Walgreen Co.
971
4
SE Independent Delivery Services
633
5
Contract Transportation Systems
540
6
Bunzl Distribution USA
502
7
Ace Hardware Corp.
477
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
443
9
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
413
10
Costco Wholesale Corp.
407
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
406
12
Dunkin' Brands Group
397
13
Lowe's 91Ƶ Centers
393
14
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
371
15
Autozone
356
16
Orgill Inc.
340
17
Fastenal Co.
320
18
MFA Inc.
274
19
Reddy Ice
167
20
American Furniture Warehouse
149
20
Carter Lumber Co.
149
22
Genuine Parts Co.
148
23
Ferguson Enterprises
139
24
Variety Wholesalers
87
25
J.J. Haines & Co.
81
26
BWI Cos.
70
27
General Parts Distribution
66
28
Wawa Inc.
55
29
Orscheln Farm and 91Ƶ
54
30
Rite Aid Corp.
50
31
Hill-Rom Holdings
46
32
Pomps Tire Service
44
33
Amazon Logistics
41
34
Fisher Auto Parts
32
35
Pioneer Hi-Bred
24
36
American Tire Distributors
21
37
Dollar Tree
18
37
Target Transportation
18
39
Simoniz USA
11
40
American Furniture Rentals
10
40
Tractor Supply Co.
10
42
Savers
6

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Private Carrier News

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Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries

Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.

November 21, 2025
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Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals

Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.

November 20, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Closes 3 Automated Fulfillment Centers

Kroger said it will close facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Frederick, Md.; and Groveland, Fla., in January, and will monitor the performance of its five remaining facilities.

November 18, 2025
BusinessPrivate

91Ƶ Depot Lowers Forecast on Weak Housing Market

91Ƶ Depot's third quarter was mixed with fewer violent storms reaching shore, more anxiety among U.S. consumers and a housing market that is in a deep funk.

November 18, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who over a decade ushered the big-box behemoth into the internet age, will retire in February. He’ll be replaced by U.S. head John Furner.

November 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpacker Prices

President Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing it of driving up the price of beef through collusion and other means.

November 7, 2025
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Layoffs Rise to Highest Level Since 2003

"This comes as AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and rising costs drive belt-tightening and hiring freezes,” Challenger, Gray & Christmas said in the report.

November 6, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Building Materials Carrier BlueLinx Acquires Disdero Lumber

BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.

November 4, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Demands Perplexity Stop AI Tool's Purchasing Ability

Amazon has sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the AI search startup stop allowing its AI browser agent, Comet, to make purchases online for users.

November 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Meatpacker JBS to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle N.Y. Climate Suit

The state alleged JBS misled the public about reducing the impact of its operations on the environment. JBS said the settlement “does not reflect an admission of wrongdoing.”

November 4, 2025