The company is seeking to broaden its range of low-cost offerings through the program, said people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the test hasn’t been announced.
June 24, 2025Up Front
Shippers work to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operation, starting with attracting, retaining drivers.
See the headquarters locations by region for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
Top 100 companies overcome supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers; now they face mixed economic signals.
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 Equipment Rental Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | United Rentals Inc. |
2,157 |
2 | Sunbelt Rentals |
1,756 |
3 | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. |
746 |
4 | Maxim Crane Works |
585 |
5 | Herc Rentals |
572 |
6 | Bragg Cos. |
396 |
7 | Sunstate Equipment |
344 |
8 | Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. |
335 |
9 | H&E Equipment Services |
331 |
10 | Rain for Rent |
321 |
11 | TNT Crane & Rigging Inc. |
260 |
12 | Mammoet |
106 |
13 | RCS Transportation |
86 |
14 | W.O. Grubb Steel Erection |
82 |
15 | Empire Southwest |
76 |
16 | Titan Machinery |
75 |
17 | Northwest Crane Service |
62 |
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.
Extras
Fleets, shippers debate how best to use and share the growing amount of data they are collecting.
Shifting market conditions, notable mergers and acquisitions help reshape competitive landscape in many industry sectors.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication
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