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2021 Top Equipment Rental Carriers

2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
United Rentals
2,047
2
Sunbelt Rentals
1,537
3
Maxim Crane Works
882
4
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp
707
5
Herc Rentals
572
6
Bragg Cos.
396
7
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co.
335
8
H&E Equipment Services
330
9
Sunstate Equipment
325
10
Rain for Rent
322
11
TNT Crane & Rigging Inc.
258
12
Pac-Van Inc.
203
13
W.O. Grubb Steel Erection
98
14
Mammoet
96
15
Empire Southwest
74
16
Titan Machinery
66
17
Northwest Crane Service
62
18
RCS Transportation
57

Extras

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While industry sectors have unique demands, all have been dealing with various forms of disruption during the past year.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.

Private Carrier News

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentPrivate

Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands

A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.

October 8, 2025
BusinessPrivate

US Chicken Prices Fall 18% From Summer Peak

Tyson Foods, JBS and Cargill have leaned on poultry profits to cushion losses at their beef businesses, which have been impacted by the worst U.S. cattle shortage in decades.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Walmart to Open $300M Fulfillment Center in North Carolina

The facility is expected to open in 2027, and will ship large items to consumers, sometimes for next-day delivery.

October 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Launches Price-Conscious Grocery Brand

Called Amazon Grocery, the new offering includes dairy, fresh produce and meat, the company said Oct. 1. The new brand will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.

October 1, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyPrivateGlobal Freight

Electric Aircraft Firm Beta Technologies Files for US IPO

The company counts TPG, Amazon.com and General Electric among investors with 5% or greater stakes.

September 29, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs Abruptly Departs

CSX named Steve Angel as its new CEO as the railroad faces pressure from an activist investor and rising competitive challenges.

September 29, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Uber Reports Leaps in Grocery, Retail Deliveries

The company expects non-restaurant deliveries to hit an annual run rate of $12.5 billion in gross bookings by the end of 2025,  25% more than the $10 billion run rate it shared in May.

September 26, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Earnings Beat Estimates on Dependable Consumer Demand

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported quarterly profit that was better than expectations, a sign that spending remains healthy as shoppers prioritize essentials and seek value.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivateGlobal Freight

Zoox Seeks NHTSA Approval for Driverless Car Deployment

The exemption Zoox is seeking would allow the company to operate as many as 2,500 self-driving cars on U.S. roads.

September 24, 2025