2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest For-Hire Carriers in North America
Share
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 This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Revenue (000) | Net Income (000) | Employees | Tractors* | Trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | UPS Inc.
|
74,094,000 | 4,440,000 | 495,000 | 19,851 |
107,542 |
| 2 | 2 | FedEx Corp.
|
68,869,000 | 2,359,000 | 475,000 | 29,813 |
113,218 |
| 3 | 3 | XPO
|
16,648,000 | 379,000 | 100,000 | 15,500 |
40,000 |
| 4 | 4 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services
|
9,165,258 | 516,000 | 29,106 | 17,972 |
35,093 |
| 5 | 7 | Schneider
|
5,000,000 | 147,000 | 15,650 | 9,000 |
35,100 |
| 6 | 6 | Yellow Corp.
|
4,871,200 | -104,000 | 30,000 | 14,100 |
43,700 |
| 7 | 5 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
|
4,843,950 | 310,178 | 23,800 | 19,520 |
58,315 |
| 8 | 9 | Old Dominion Freight Line
|
4,109,111 | 615,518 | 21,159 | 9,296 |
37,539 |
| 9 | 8 | Landstar System
|
4,084,577 | 227,720 | 1,333 | 10,243 |
17,067 |
| 10 | 11 | Ryder System
|
3,968,754 | 226,209 | - | - | - |
| 11 | 10 | TFI International
|
3,903,828 | 233,891 | 16,700 | 15,844 |
25,505 |
| 12 | 12 | Hub Group
|
3,668,117 | 107,171 | 5,000 | 3,900 |
4,920 |
| 13 | 13 | Estes Express Lines
|
3,260,000 | - | 19,000 | 7,485 |
38,617 |
| 14 | 14 | ArcBest
|
2,988,310 | 39,985 | 13,000 | 4,137 |
23,639 |
| 15 | 16 | Penske Logistics
|
2,600,000 | - | 19,475 | 4,634 |
17,626 |
| 16 | 15 | Werner Enterprises
|
2,463,701 | 166,944 | 12,736 | 8,033 |
24,145 |
| 17 | 18 | Prime Inc.
|
2,288,397 | 307,504 | 4,900 | 7,416 |
14,116 |
| 18 | 19 | NFI
|
2,140,000 | - | 12,600 | 4,550 |
12,500 |
| 19 | 23 | R+L Carriers
|
1,972,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | 17 | Roadrunner Freight
|
1,847,862 | -340,937 | 3,600 | - | - |
| 21 | 25 | Saia Inc.
|
1,786,735 | 113,719 | 10,400 | 4,779 |
16,376 |
| 22 | 27 | Kenan Advantage Group
|
1,758,645 | - | 9,400 | 6,977 |
11,225 |
| 23 | 21 | Daseke Inc. (TFI)
|
1,737,000 | -307,400 | 5,946 | 2,334 |
- |
| 24 | 20 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises
|
1,707,361 | -3,043 | 8,572 | 6,900 |
15,500 |
| 25 | 24 | CRST The Transportation Solution
|
1,559,000 | - | 6,778 | 5,808 |
14,513 |
| 26 | 26 | C.R. England
|
1,545,199 | - | 8,153 | 4,309 |
6,604 |
| 27 | 28 | Universal Logistics Holdings
|
1,511,998 | 37,586 | 6,541 | 5,343 |
4,428 |
| 28 | 22 | UniGroup
|
1,500,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | 31 | Forward Air
|
1,410,395 | 87,099 | 5,652 | 1,353 |
7,178 |
| 30 | 29 | Sirva
|
1,400,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 31 | 30 | Southeastern Freight Lines
|
1,384,438 | - | 8,839 | 3,385 |
10,666 |
| 32 | 32 | Averitt Express
|
1,319,000 | - | 9,007 | 5,319 |
14,905 |
| 33 | 33 | Anderson Trucking Service
|
1,274,459 | - | 2,294 | 2,780 |
7,209 |
| 34 | 34 | Evans Network of Cos.
|
1,240,000 | - | 430 | 6,200 |
550 |
| 35 | 35 | Crete Carrier
|
1,200,000 | - | 6,500 | - | - |
| 36 | 36 | Purolator
|
1,166,279 | - | 11,000 | 465 |
1,329 |
| 37 | 46 | Day & Ross
|
1,130,700 | - | 5,000 | 4,000 |
8,000 |
| 38 | 45 | Quality Carriers
|
1,090,684 | - | - | - | - |
| 39 | 37 | Lynden
|
1,075,000 | - | 3,039 | 998 |
2,679 |
| 40 | 39 | Ruan
|
1,002,045 | - | 5,900 | 3,704 |
9,661 |
| 41 | 40 | KLLM Transport Services
|
936,000 | - | - | 3,600 |
5,400 |
| 42 | 41 | Atlas World Group
|
906,400 | 96,000 | 754 | 1,228 |
3,864 |
| 43 | 42 | Covenant Logistics Group
|
894,528 | 8,477 | 5,550 | 3,021 |
6,739 |
| 44 | 44 | Central Transport International
|
856,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 45 | 43 | Pitt Ohio Transportation Group
|
855,982 | - | 5,680 | 2,055 |
5,836 |
| 46 | 48 | Marten Transport
|
843,271 | 61,071 | 4,087 | 3,212 |
5,464 |
| 47 | 47 | Cardinal Logistics
|
805,000 | - | 4,220 | 3,055 |
8,700 |
| 48 | 49 | PS Logistics
|
747,339 | - | 3,664 | - | - |
| 49 | 51 | Stevens Transport
|
737,294 | 85,210 | 2,750 | 1,950 |
3,290 |
| 50 | 50 | AAA Cooper Transportation
|
718,000 | - | 5,000 | 2,552 |
6,958 |
| 51 | 54 | United Road Services
|
713,000 | - | 1,837 | 2,368 |
1,200 |
| 52 | 52 | Western Express
|
683,535 | - | 3,250 | 3,050 |
8,080 |
| 53 | 54 | Dayton Freight Lines
|
679,000 | - | 4,949 | 1,955 |
4,600 |
| 54 | 53 | Mullen Group
|
664,550 | - | 3,768 | 1,978 |
5,139 |
| 55 | 56 | Bennett Family of Cos.
|
650,846 | - | 1,029 | 1,810 |
2,186 |
| 56 | 62 | Bison Transport
|
633,817 | - | 3,688 | 2,185 |
5,711 |
| 57 | 61 | OnTrac Inc.
|
618,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 58 | 66 | Trimac Transportation
|
610,000 | - | 3,000 | 2,120 |
3,400 |
| 59 | 59 | Suddath
|
600,000 | - | 2,200 | - | - |
| 60 | 57 | Heartland Express
|
596,815 | 72,967 | 4,050 | 2,630 |
8,000 |
| 61 | 69 | Black Horse Carriers
|
561,000 | - | 4,040 | 1,958 |
4,500 |
| 62 | 73 | Hirschbach Motor Lines
|
550,530 | - | 1,141 | 1,887 |
3,503 |
| 63 | 58 | Mercer Transportation
|
543,651 | - | 301 | 2,383 |
2,600 |
| 64 | 67 | Canada Cartage
|
535,800 | 5,800 | 3,269 | 2,736 |
3,019 |
| 65 | 63 | Cowan Systems
|
533,012 | - | 2,397 | 2,279 |
6,782 |
| 66 | 70 | Two Men and a Truck Movers
|
524,929 | - | 11,396 | - | - |
| 67 | 64 | USA Truck
|
522,631 | -4,698 | 2,098 | 1,990 |
6,092 |
| 68 | 65 | PAMT Corp.
|
514,177 | 7,900 | 2,666 | 2,130 |
7,081 |
| 69 | 60 | Jack Cooper Holdings
|
507,000 | - | 3,753 | - | - |
| 70 | 75 | A. Duie Pyle
|
491,100 | - | 3,281 | 1,209 |
2,285 |
| 71 | 74 | LaserShip Inc./OnTrac Inc.
|
452,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 72 | 72 | TMC Transportation
|
450,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 73 | 76 | Roehl Transport
|
438,659 | - | 2,702 | 2,040 |
5,481 |
| 74 | 68 | Dart Transit Co.
|
424,000 | - | 2,362 | - | - |
| 75 | 71 | 10 Roads Express
|
390,445 | - | - | - | - |
| 76 | 77 | Maverick Transportation
|
389,182 | - | 2,125 | 1,582 |
2,582 |
| 77 | 78 | Transport Investments
|
384,719 | - | 200 | - | - |
| 78 | 79 | Mesilla Valley Transportation
|
383,950 | - | 1,662 | - | - |
| 79 | 83 | Koch Cos.
|
351,081 | - | 1,224 | 1,164 |
5,540 |
| 80 | 80 | IMC Logistics
|
347,395 | - | 2,012 | - | - |
| 81 | 81 | Red Classic
|
342,100 | - | 1,275 | 577 |
2,918 |
| 82 | - | Salmon Cos.
|
341,073 | - | - | 824 |
1,104 |
| 83 | 89 | John Christner Trucking
|
338,873 | - | 207 | 839 |
1,244 |
| 84 | 95 | Challenger Motor Freight
|
335,000 | - | 1,200 | 1,570 |
3,550 |
| 85 | 82 | Foodliner/Quest Liner
|
334,103 | - | 1,315 | 1,317 |
2,340 |
| 86 | 86 | RoadOne IntermodaLogistics
|
314,000 | - | 2,200 | 1,700 |
350 |
| 87 | 85 | Melton Truck Lines
|
305,717 | - | 1,868 | 1,457 |
2,407 |
| 88 | - | Fastfrate Group
|
301,520 | - | 1,530 | 1,116 |
1,350 |
| 89 | 86 | ContainerPort Group
|
300,000 | - | 400 | - | - |
| 90 | - | Dupré Logistics
|
297,582 | - | 1,313 | 750 |
1,471 |
| 91 | 84 | TransAm Trucking
|
297,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 92 | 90 | Heniff Transportation Systems
|
293,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 93 | 86 | Trans-System
|
290,000 | - | 1,051 | 1,026 |
1,849 |
| 94 | 93 | Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
|
283,137 | 6,622 | 955 | 1,224 |
945 |
| 95 | 97 | Martin Transportation Systems
|
276,978 | - | 2,357 | 1,264 |
2,417 |
| 96 | 95 | Quantix Supply Chain Solutions
|
276,000 | - | 1,100 | - | - |
| 97 | - | FFE Transportation Services
|
275,000 | - | 1,511 | 1,000 |
1,450 |
| 98 | 98 | PGT Holdings
|
273,828 | - | 680 | 1,090 |
1,800 |
| 99 | - | Groendyke Transport
|
273,125 | - | - | - | - |
| 100 | 99 | Superior Bulk Logistics
|
269,000 | - | - | - | - |
About the Rankings...
Top For-Hire Carriers on this list are common and contract freight carriers operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Companies are ranked on the basis of annual revenue. To be included in the Top 100 or any of the sectors, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or email to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
* Tractor count includes company-owned, lease-to-own and owner-operator tractors.
Extras
If your company appears in the 2020 list, you have a few ways to announce it. Visit our logo library to get web- and print-ready graphics.
102
On the Bubble
Daylight Transport
($262 million), is a regional and interregional less-than-truckload carrier based in Long Beach, Calif.
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
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100
Schneider Reports Revenue Growth, Profit Dip in Tough Market
Schneider experienced revenue growth in the third quarter from the previous year even as a slowing market and claims costs dragged down earnings, the company reported Oct. 30.
October 30, 2025BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100
ODFL Focuses on Costs to Limit Q3 Profit Hit in Weak Market
The company posted a $271 million profit in Q3 2025, down 12.2% compared with $308.6 million last year. Revenue was $1.41 billion, a 4.3% decrease compared with $1.47 billion.
October 30, 2025BusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateGlobal Freight
UPS Stuns Wall Street With Strong Profit and 34,000 Job Cuts
The results suggest CEO Carol Tomé’s revival efforts are gaining traction after UPS struggled with slow demand, high expenses and uncertainty fueled by tariffs.
October 28, 2025BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire
Shippers Eye Earlier Bid Cycles to Beat Market’s Turn
Customers are telling J.B. Hunt it has been a shipper’s market for longer than any of them expected, but they expect change in the market soon, said Director of Intermodal Pricing Amy Horn.
October 27, 2025BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire
Ryder Q3 Profit, Revenue Hold Steady in Weak Market
Executives told analysts the most recent quarter’s performance boded well for the coming quarters in spite of continued economic uncertainty. Overall, revenue was little changed.
October 26, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire
OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead
Paccar expects to seize a bigger U.S. heavy-duty truck market share and to be able to increase prices once the Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts go live.
October 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFor-HirePrivate
September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months
ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
October 23, 2025GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire
September Truck Tonnage Slips After Best Month Since 2023
"September’s tonnage level was essentially the same as in September 2023, underscoring the tough freight market over the last few years,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.
October 23, 2025
Archives
-
2024
-
2023
-
2022
-
2021
-
2020
-
2019
-
2018
-
2017
-
2016
-
2015
-
2014
-
2013
-
2012
-
2011
-
2010
-
2009
-
2008
-
2007
-
2006
-
2005
-
2004
