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 Building Materials Carriers
| Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Quikrete Cos. |
1,762 |
| 2 | CRH Americas |
1,444 |
| 3 | Cemex USA |
1,285 |
| 4 | Builders FirstSource |
901 |
| 5 | ABC Supply Co. |
826 |
| 6 | BlueLinx Holdings |
815 |
| 7 | Beacon Roofing Supply |
718 |
| 8 | SRS Distribution |
453 |
| 9 | Boise Cascade |
298 |
| 10 | Foundation Building Materials |
265 |
| 11 | Grant Group of Cos. |
233 |
| 12 | Weyerhaeuser Distribution |
190 |
| 13 | Huttig Building Products |
153 |
| 14 | OmniSource Corp. |
142 |
| 15 | Edwards Wood Products |
125 |
| 16 | Cameron Ashley Building Products |
103 |
| 17 | Dolese Bros. |
91 |
| 18 | Acme Brick Co. |
88 |
| 19 | Croell Redi-Mix |
83 |
| 20 | Parksite Inc. |
74 |
| 21 | GCC |
71 |
| 22 | Pacific Coast Supply |
57 |
| 23 | Aggregate Industries |
38 |
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
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, 2025Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives
Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.
October 23, 2025Amazon 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, 2025Amazon 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. Â
October 22, 2025Halliburton Branches Into Data Centers as Frack Demand Slows
Halliburton is diversifying into data center power generation amid slackening worldwide demand for oil field fracking, sealing a deal with VoltaGrido.
October 22, 2025Walmart Halts Job Offers to Candidates Needing H-1B Visas
Walmart has paused offers to candidates requiring H-1B visas, sources said, the latest example of how the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fees are disrupting workforces.
October 21, 2025Cargill Profit Spikes 86% With Boost From Trump Tax Bill
Cargill's profit surged 86% in its Q1 as the largest private company in the U.S. benefited from President Donald Trump’s tax bill and better performance in all its business segments.
October 21, 2025Walmart Lures Cautious Holiday Shoppers With Cheap Turkeys
Walmart has been keeping food prices competitive in a bid to pick up market share. Its grocery business is less exposed to import duties than consumer products like car seats and apparel.
October 21, 2025Amazon Delivery Firms Are Bailing Amid Rising Costs
Amazon launched its Delivery Service Partner program in 2018, offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to run their own businesses. Today, some fear the best days are behind them.
October 20, 2025Walmart on Path to Trillion-Dollar Status After OpenAI Pact
Cracking the trillion-dollar threshold would vault Walmart into a rare group of stocks, one that remains overwhelmingly dominated by technology names.
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