Up Front
Shippers work to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operation, starting with attracting, retaining drivers.
See the headquarters locations by region for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
Top 100 companies overcome supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers; now they face mixed economic signals.
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 Wholesale/Retail Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart Inc. |
9,280 |
| 2 | Amazon.com Inc. |
1,645 |
| 3 | Carvana |
1,262 |
| 4 | Walgreen Co. |
1,012 |
| 5 | Sherwin-Williams Co. |
951 |
| 6 | Bunzl Distribution USA |
935 |
| 7 | SE Independent Delivery Services |
637 |
| 8 | Costco Wholesale Corp. |
611 |
| 9 | Ace Hardware Corp. |
528 |
| 10 | The H.T. Hackney Co. |
505 |
| 11 | Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. |
445 |
| 12 | Orgill Inc. |
420 |
| 13 | Lowe's 91ĘÓƵ Centers |
388 |
| 14 | Autozone |
372 |
| 15 | Fastenal Co. |
296 |
| 16 | Ferguson Enterprises |
291 |
| 17 | Carter Lumber Co. |
185 |
| 18 | American Furniture Warehouse Co. |
177 |
| 18 | Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) |
177 |
| 20 | Reddy Ice |
129 |
| 21 | Variety Wholesalers |
104 |
| 22 | BWI Cos. |
75 |
| 23 | Genuine Parts Co. |
73 |
| 24 | J.J. Haines & Co. |
72 |
| 25 | Wawa Inc. |
61 |
| 26 | Pomps Tire Service |
60 |
| 27 | Hill-Rom Holdings |
45 |
| 27 | Orscheln Farm & 91ĘÓƵ |
45 |
| 29 | Fisher Auto Parts |
33 |
| 30 | Rite Aid Corp. |
32 |
| 31 | General Parts Distribution |
25 |
| 32 | Pioneer Hi-Bred |
24 |
| 33 | American Tire Distributors |
16 |
| 34 | Dollar Tree |
15 |
| 35 | O'Reilly Auto Enterprises |
10 |
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
Fleets, shippers debate how best to use and share the growing amount of data they are collecting.
Shifting market conditions, notable mergers and acquisitions help reshape competitive landscape in many industry sectors.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication
A multistep process that communicates why and how the new technology will make a driver’s job easier — not harder — is key.
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Freeze highlight the factors involved in the growth of the food service sector.
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Private Carrier News
PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks
PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.”
December 8, 2025Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures
Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.
December 5, 2025PepsiCo Nears Deal With Activist Investor Elliott
PepsiCo has worked to overhaul its portfolio of brands since Elliott announced a roughly $4 billion stake in September and called on the company to review and streamline its snack offerings
December 4, 2025Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Value Pitch Draws Shoppers
The company’s core consumer is shopping more frequently while purchasing fewer items per visit — an indication that they’re financially pressured, CEO Todd Vasos said on a call with analysts.Â
December 4, 2025Kroger Cuts Guidance as Shoppers Get Choosy About Spending
Kroger’s results add to mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy as consumers navigate persistent woes about inflation and the cooling labor market.
December 4, 2025Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks
The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.
November 24, 2025Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant
Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.
November 21, 2025Layoffs 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, 2025Walmart 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, 2025Kroger 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.
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