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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

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Walmart Inc.
12,663
2
Amazon.com Inc.
2,316
3
Dollar General
2,000
4
Sherwin-Williams Co.
1,103
5
Walgreen Co.
1,074
6
Costco Wholesale
987
7
Carvana
924
8
Ace Hardware
654
9
The H.T. Hackney Co.
534
10
Bunzl Distribution USA
517
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
504
12
SE Independent Delivery Services
491
13
AutoZone Inc.
452
14
Orgill Inc.
429
15
Lowe's ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Centers
390
16
Ferguson Enterprises
354
17
Fastenal Co.
345
18
CVS Health
326
19
American Furniture Warehouse
190
20
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
144
21
Reddy Ice
124
22
Variety Wholesalers
121
23
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot
106
24
Genuine Parts Co.
99
25
Pomp's Tire Service
83
26
BWI Cos.
77
27
Wawa Inc.
67
28
Fisher Auto Parts
40
29
Five Below
21
30
Dollar Tree
20
31
General Parts Distribution
17
32
American Tire Distributors
16

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

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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