2024 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
Up Front
The retail giant’s investments in its private fleet lift it to the top spot on the Top 100 Private Carriers list.
Even with favorable rates available from for-hire carriers, many shippers are expanding their private fleets.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
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 | 2,513 | 
| 2 | Sunbelt Rentals | 2,172 | 
| 3 | WillScot Mobile Mini | 1,141 | 
| 4 | Herc Rentals | 676 | 
| 5 | H&E Equipment Services | 493 | 
| 6 | Bragg Cos. | 430 | 
| 7 | Barnhart Crane & Rigging | 404 | 
| 8 | Sunstate Equipment | 390 | 
| 9 | Maxim Crane Works | 344 | 
| 10 | TNT Crane & Rigging | 250 | 
| 11 | Mustang Cat | 222 | 
| 12 | Rain for Rent | 210 | 
| 13 | Big Truck Rental | 200 | 
| 14 | Empire Southwest | 104 | 
| 15 | W.O. Grubb Crane Rental | 102 | 
| 16 | Mammoet | 90 | 
| 17 | Titan Machinery | 84 | 
| 18 | Northwest Crane Service | 72 | 
| 19 | McGrath RentCorp | 66 | 
| 20 | Peak Rentals (Select Water Solutions) | 65 | 
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
Investments in electrification and alternative fuels are helping private fleets reach corporate sustainability targets.
The e-commerce giant has installed more than 17,000 chargers at 120 warehouses in the U.S.
Fleets across numerous industries have spent the past year growing in size and expanding operations.
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Drone developers gain approval to operate in shared airspace for package deliveries in the Dallas area.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
Kroger Adds Uber Restaurant Delivery for Its Online Shoppers
Uber is making hundreds of thousands of restaurants available to Kroger customers on the grocer’s app and website, and is offering extra perks to Kroger’s paid members
October 30, 2025Delhaize USA to Open $860M East Coast Distribution Center
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.
October 28, 2025UPS 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, 2025Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 as Cost Pressures Mount
CEO Andy Jassy previously signaled that Amazon’s workforce would get smaller as the company increases its use of artificial intelligence to complete tasks normally handled by people.Â
October 27, 2025September 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.
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