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2017 Top 50 Logistics

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada

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Rankings

Rank This Year Rank Last Year Company Net Revenue (Millions) Gross Revenue (Millions) Employees
1 2 XPO Logistics $4,741
est
$8,638 -
2 3 J.B. Hunt Transport Services $2,794
est
$6,181 22,172
3 1 UPS Supply Chain Solutions $2,640
est
$6,793 16,564
4 7 DHL Supply Chain (North America) $2,310
est
$4,200 -
5 4 C.H. Robinson Worldwide $2,278
est
$13,144 14,000
6 5 Expeditors International of Washington $2,164
est
$6,098 14,600
7 6 Ryder System $2,126
est
$2,659 -
8 10 Americold $1,555
est
- 11,000
9 8 FedEx Logistics $1,495
est
$2,916 -
10 9 Ceva Logistics (North America) $1,490
est
$2,320 -
11 13 Kuehne + Nagel (North America) $1,263
est
$4,909 -
12 14 Penske Logistics $1,200
est
$1,500 14,180
12 23 Geodis (North America) $1,200
est
$2,200 10,141
14 15 NFI $1,100
est
$1,250 8,300
15 16 Swift Transportation $1,073
est
$1,431 -
16 12 Schneider $1,000
est
$2,125 -
16 24 APL Logistics (North America) $1,000
est
$1,700 7,600
18 18 DB Schenker (North America) $940
est
$2,580 -
19 17 Cardinal Logistics $935
est
$1,006 4,735
20 22 Lineage $900
est
- -
20 112 Syncreon $900
est
- -
22 20 Werner Enterprises $810
est
$1,156 5,142
23 Radial (North America) $800
est
- -
24 19 Neovia Logistics $763
est
- -
25 21 Ruan $750
est
$796 5,546
26 25 Kenco $571
est
$626 5,000
27 27 Total Quality Logistics $465
est
$2,321 4,200
28 29 Hub Group $455
est
$3,573 2,713
29 32 U.S. Xpress Enterprises $453
est
$604 422
30 31 Saddle Creek Logistics Services $451
est
- 2,900
31 11 DSV A/S (North America) $420
est
$1,798 7,100
32 30 DSC Logistics $415
est
$0 -
33 26 Panalpina Inc. $398
est
$2,411 -
34 112 Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services $380
est
$500 1,989
35 112 TransGroup Global Logistics $360
est
$800 1,400
36 28 Universal Logistics Holdings $355
est
$444 -
37 Black Horse Carriers Inc. $338
est
- 2,625
38 37 Performance Team $322
est
$323 4,000
39 35 Echo Global Logistics $319
est
$1,716 2,350
40 33 BDP International $312
est
$1,900 -
41 46 WWEX Group $298
est
$1,235 -
42 39 Preferred Freezer Services $286
est
$350 1,800
43 36 Toll Global Forwarding $285
est
$1,448 -
44 38 Burris Logistics $273
est
$3,629 -
45 34 Landstar System $270
est
$1,632 -
46 43 Estenson Logistics $250
est
$250 -
47 41 Cowan Logistics $249
est
$345 1,253
48 42 Fidelitone $228
est
$239 760
49 53 Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. $221
est
$1,620 1,700
50 50 Odyssey Logistics $215
est
$650 -

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On the Bubble

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Logistics News

GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-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
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Knight-Swift Sees Profit Slump Despite Higher Sales

The company posted net income of $7.86 million, or 5 cents a diluted share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compared with $30.5 million, 19 cents, a year earlier.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cross-Border Opportunities Beckon as Domestic Demand Sputters

Less-than-truckload carriers R+L Carriers and A. Duie Pyle are among the latest fleets seeking to win some of the growing activity traversing the United States’ southern border.

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Launches New AI Shopping Tool in US for Indecisive

The Help Me Decide feature will appear at the top of a product detail page after shoppers have looked at several similar items. Those who tap the button will see a single product recommendation.

October 23, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Union Pacific Reports 7% Higher Profit Ahead of Merger

Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad.  That deal faces a lengthy review by the Surface Transportation Board.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

DSV Warns of More Cost Cuts as Tariffs Hurt Freight Markets

Challenging market conditions related to trade tariffs and other macroeconomic factors have become “more visible in global trade flows” in the past quarter, DSV said. 

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Rivian Mobility Spinoff Preps $4,500 E-Bike as First Product

Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian Automotive, has unveiled its first consumer product: an electric bike that will cost up to $4,500.

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Tests Augmented Reality Glasses for Drivers

Amazon said it was conducting trials of the glasses with drivers in North America and planned to further refine the technology before any broader rollout.  

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain

Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.

October 22, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Mullen Group’s Acquisition Strategy Fuels 5.6% Revenue Boost

Mullen Group's growth strategy is driven by improving operations, and also acquisitions, the company's chairman and senior executive officer says.

October 22, 2025

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