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2021 Top Wholesale/Retail 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
Walmart Inc.
7,400
2
Amazon.com Inc.
1,395
3
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,099
4
Walgreen Co.
959
5
Sherwin-Williams Co.
861
6
SE Independent Delivery Services
637
7
Costco Wholesale Corp.
611
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
505
9
Ace Hardware Corp.
500
10
Bunzl Distribution USA
457
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
456
12
Orgill Inc.
393
13
Lowe's 91Ƶ Centers
388
14
Autozone
387
15
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
323
16
Fastenal Co.
304
17
Ferguson Enterprises
241
18
American Furniture Warehouse Co.
192
19
Reddy Ice
191
20
Carter Lumber Co.
178
21
Variety Wholesalers
118
22
Pomps Tire Service
105
23
BWI Cos.
75
24
Genuine Parts Co.
73
25
J.J. Haines & Co.
72
26
Wawa Inc.
61
27
Orscheln Farm & 91Ƶ
54
28
Hill-Rom Holdings
45
29
General Parts Distribution
44
30
Rite Aid Corp.
32
31
Fisher Auto Parts
30
32
Pioneer Hi-Bred
26
33
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
20
34
American Tire Distributors
16
35
Dollar Tree
15

Extras

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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.

Private Carrier News

BusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateGlobal Freight

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
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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
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Uber Misses Estimates Even as Rideshare, Delivery Trips Soar

Operating income for the three months ended Sept. 30 came in at $1.11 billion, the company said in a statement Nov. 4. Analysts were expecting $1.62 billion.

November 4, 2025