2020 Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets have been overcoming unprecedented challenges to keep essential freight moving during the pandemic.
See the locations of the headquarters for each of the Top 100 for-hire carriers in North America.
COVID-19 has transformed 2020 into a tumultuous year for trucking, but the Top 100 list remains stable, at least for now.

Rankings

Rank Company Revenue (000)
1 J.B. Hunt Intermodal 4,744,636
2 Hub Group 2,166,382
3 Schneider 1,007,800
4 XPO 1,000,000
5 Evans Network of Cos. 684,000
6 Swift Intermodal 455,466
7 Universal Intermodal Services 390,095
8 IMC Logistics 330,025
9 RoadOne IntermodaLogistics 290,000
10 ContainerPort Group 285,000
est
11 NFI 282,000
12 Forward Air 217,700
13 C&K Holdings 142,400
14 Roadrunner Freight 132,129
est
15 C.R. England 125,000
16 Landstar System 118,305
17 TCW 109,162
18 Marten Transport 90,394
19 Duncan and Son Lines 85,000
est
20 Cowan Systems 75,829
21 Canada Drayage Inc. 75,380
22 Eagle Systems 70,190
23 ASF Intermodal 65,000
24 Paper Transport 61,463
25 Bison Transport 52,662
26 BPX Logistics 40,000
27 CRST The Transportation Solution 19,000
28 TransAmerica Express Logistics 15,000
est
29 Guide Transportation Partners 14,419
est
30 Wilson Logistics 14,000
31 National Carriers 14,000
32 Day & Ross 12,889
33 Bay and Bay Transportation 10,000
34 USA Truck 9,931
est
35 Supra National Express 9,557
36 Market Express 9,000
37 Dupré Logistics 5,284

Extras

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On the Bubble

Diligent Delivery Systems ($238 million), is a full service carrier based in Houston.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Companies publication.
COVID-19 has created significant financial challenges for many trucking and logistics companies.
Fleets are emphasizing cleaning and physical distancing at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19.
Drivers have been more isolated than usual during the pandemic due to social distancing measures.
Market uncertainty due to COVID-19 has depressed demand for new trucking equipment.
Small trucking companies such as Boyle Transportation are playing a direct role in the response to COVID-19.
Industry experts explain how this public health crisis might change freight transportation in the years ahead.

For-Hire News

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Knight-Swift to Unify LTL Brands Under AAA Cooper

AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express and DHE Transportation would all be housed under the one brand from the start of 2026, President and CEO Charlie Prickett wrote.

October 21, 2025
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Trucking Faces More Frugal Consumers This Holiday Season

The Project44 2025 Annual State of Consumer Holiday Shopping Report found that 40% of consumers have capped their holiday budgets at $500 amid economic uncertainty.

October 16, 2025
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Trucking Celebrates Crucial Work of Truck Drivers During NTDAW

The trucking industry and its partners celebrated professional truck drivers during the 37th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in mid-September.

October 14, 2025
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Freight Recession Claims Another in Montgomery Transport

The Birmingham, Ala.-based firm ceased operations after a deal to sell the company to an affiliate of fellow Birmingham-based carrier PS Logistics collapsed.

October 10, 2025
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ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market.

October 10, 2025
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DTNA Third-Quarter Sales Slump 39% to 30,225 Trucks, Buses

As is typical with Daimler Truck’s pre-earnings sales announcements, no color was provided on the statistics. Daimler Truck will report its full third-quarter earnings on Nov. 7.

October 8, 2025
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FedEx Freight Completes Executive Team With New CFO Witt

Marshall Witt's appointment marks a return to familiar ground. He spent 15 years at FedEx earlier in his career, including in senior finance leadership positions at FedEx Freight.

October 6, 2025
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If Trump Tariffs Are Ruled Illegal, Refund Chaos Is Expected

Companies that paid the $165 billion in customs duties collected so far this fiscal year won’t have an easy time getting their money back.

October 6, 2025
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Werner CEO Sees Longer Freight Boom on OEM Production Cuts

Freight cycles typically last 14 to 15 months, according to Werner CEO Derek Leathers, but the current downswing has gone on for double that. “It’s the worst one I’ve ever seen."

October 3, 2025
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Jim Ward to Step Down as TCA President

Ward, who took over as president in 2022, is credited with strengthening the association’s reach, expanding its programs and increasing engagement with its members.

October 3, 2025

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