2020 Top Wholesale/Retail 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
Walmart Inc.
7,400
2
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,079
3
Walgreen Co.
959
4
Contract Transportation Systems
682
5
SE Independent Delivery Services
543
6
Ace Hardware Corp.
505
7
Costco Wholesale Corp.
484
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
443
9
Bunzl Distribution USA
442
10
Hobby Lobby Stores
415
11
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
413
12
Dunkin' Brands Group
397
13
Lowe's 91ÊÓÆµ Centers
393
14
Fastenal Co.
362
15
Autozone
356
16
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
342
17
Orgill Inc.
337
18
Ferguson Enterprises
241
19
American Furniture Warehouse
192
20
Carter Lumber Co.
191
20
Reddy Ice
191
22
MFA Inc.
168
23
Genuine Parts Co.
148
24
Variety Wholesalers
104
25
BWI Companies
77
26
J.J. Haines & Co.
72
27
Wawa Inc.
61
28
General Parts Distribution
56
29
Orscheln Farm and 91ÊÓÆµ
54
30
Rite Aid Corp.
50
31
Hill-Rom Holdings
45
32
Pomps Tire Service
44
33
Fisher Auto Parts
31
34
American Tire Distributors
28
35
Pioneer Hi-Bred
26
36
Dollar Tree
18

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On the Bubble

McKee Foods Corp. (372 tractors), is a food and snack bakery.
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

Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

UPS Plans to Offer Voluntary Buyouts to Union Drivers

UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to union-represented delivery drivers for the first time in the company’s history as part of an effort to boost profit by slimming down its operations.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Analysis Shows Trump’s Tariffs Would Cost Employers $82.3B

An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans.

July 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada’s levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

June 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
Business, Private

91ÊÓÆµ Depot to Buy GMS at $4.3 Billion Value

91ÊÓÆµ Depot has agreed to acquire specialty building products distributor GMS for $4.3 billion, its latest effort to grab more spending from professional contractors.

June 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Private

Walmart Opens Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day

Walmart has opened a pharmacy hub in Maryland where robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C.

June 27, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Cattle Herds Grow After 70-Year Low; JBS Foresees Recovery

U.S. ranchers are moving to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies, according to top producer JBS.

June 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Private, Top 100

Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech

Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.

June 25, 2025
Business, Private

Kroger Plans to Close 60 US Stores to Improve Profit

Kroger plans to close around 60 U.S. grocery stores over the next 18 months to improve efficiency.

June 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Top 100

Target Eyes Shein, Temu Model With Factory-Direct Shipping

The company is seeking to broaden its range of low-cost offerings through the program, said people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the test hasn’t been announced.

June 24, 2025