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2023 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

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

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Medline Inc.
1,237
2
Alliance Healthcare Services
161
3
McKesson Corp.
72

Extras

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The largest carriers across industries dealt with market ups and downs in 2023

Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 Private carriers list

Ashley Furniture’s growing private fleet streamlines furniture distribution

Former in-store and warehouse workers earn CDLs and join the retailer’s private fleet

Owners of two Top 100 private fleets offer update on planned $25 billion merger

Private Carrier News

Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Plans Dozens of US Warehouses in Rural Expansion

Amazon.com Inc. plans to build dozens of warehouses to serve rural areas in the U.S. before the end of next year, growing its footprint as the company works to rely less on other carriers.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Mondelez Says Wary US Shoppers Are Cutting Back on Snacks

Mondelez International posted slower-than-expected sales growth as worries about inflation and the economy push consumers to prioritize essentials over cookies, crackers and sweets.

April 30, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

ADM Layoffs Upend Trader’s Global Commodity Desk

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is cutting jobs at its global commodity desk after a probe into its accounting practices wiped out billions from the agriculture giant’s value, according to sources.

April 29, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Sysco Slashes Outlook as Wary Americans Tighten Budgets

Sysco Corp. lowered its outlook as weakening consumer confidence causes Americans to dine out less.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Denies Tariff Label Plans After White House Criticism

Amazon said April 29 it never planned to widely display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on products after the White House blasted the reported move.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon

UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal

Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Trump’s Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy

Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers

Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up demand and grow market share in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Private

United Rentals May Benefit From Tariff Chaos

United Rentals Inc. could benefit from the unpredictability over tariffs as customers become weary of ownership.

April 24, 2025

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