Up Front
The carriers on the TT100 list have kept busy despite a softer freight environment
Private carriers are placing increasing focus on asset utilization, costs and service
Find out where the Top 100 Private carriers are located by region
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. |
11,361 |
| 2 | Amazon.com Inc. |
3,909 |
| 3 | Carvana |
1,394 |
| 4 | Walgreen Co. |
1,089 |
| 5 | Sherwin-Williams Co. |
1,057 |
| 6 | Costco Wholesale Corp. |
876 |
| 7 | Ace Hardware Corp. |
654 |
| 8 | SE Independent Delivery Services |
637 |
| 9 | The H.T. Hackney Co. |
528 |
| 10 | Bunzl Distribution USA |
517 |
| 11 | Hobby Lobby Stores |
445 |
| 12 | Orgill Inc. |
422 |
| 13 | Lowe's 91ĘÓƵ Centers |
390 |
| 14 | Autozone |
372 |
| 15 | Ferguson Enterprises |
354 |
| 16 | Fastenal Co. |
328 |
| 17 | Carter Lumber Co. |
198 |
| 18 | American Furniture Warehouse Co. |
177 |
| 19 | Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) |
164 |
| 20 | Reddy Ice |
129 |
| 21 | Variety Wholesalers |
104 |
| 22 | Genuine Parts Co. |
99 |
| 23 | Pomps Tire Service |
80 |
| 24 | BWI Cos. |
77 |
| 25 | Wawa Inc. |
60 |
| 26 | Hill-Rom Holdings |
46 |
| 27 | Orscheln Farm & 91ĘÓƵ |
43 |
| 28 | Rite Aid Corp. |
38 |
| 29 | Fisher Auto Parts |
33 |
| 30 | Pioneer Hi-Bred |
24 |
| 31 | General Parts Distribution |
17 |
| 32 | American Tire Distributors |
16 |
| 33 | Dollar Tree |
15 |
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.
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Private Carrier News
Walmart Isn't on Nasdaq 100 Index — Yet
Walmart ditched the New York Stock Exchange for archrival Nasdaq, marking the largest defection of a stock listing in the Big Board’s history.Â
December 12, 2025Costco’s Profit Tops Estimates as Shoppers Prize Deals
Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit in its fiscal 2026 first quarter rose more than expected, a sign that price-sensitive shoppers continue to search for value.Â
December 11, 2025CVS Raises Profit Outlook in Sign of Momentum for 2026
CVS raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny.
December 9, 2025PepsiCo 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, 2025
