2020 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Fleets are changing practices for the long run while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.

The fleets on this year’s Top 100 list have shown resilience amid financial and logistical challenges.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Tyson Foods
2,642
2
CHS Inc.
1,655
3
Dean Foods
865
4
Mondelez International
808
5
Darling Ingredients
805
6
JBS Carriers
739
7
Prairie Farms Dairy
710
8
Nestle Transportation Co.
597
9
Sanderson Farms
542
10
ADM Logistics
535
11
Foster Farms
501
12
Valley Proteins
458
13
McKee Foods Corp.
372
14
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
370
15
Bimbo Bakeries USA
338
16
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
303
17
Borden Dairy
296
18
Goya Foods
275
19
Dairy Farmers of America
255
20
Cargill Meat Solutions
216
21
J.R. Simplot Co.
213
22
America's Service Line
194
23
International Paper Co.
177
24
BCT Inc.
110
25
Co-Alliance
107
25
G&C Foods
107
27
Sunrise Transport
94
28
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
91
29
MFPS Transport
67
30
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
64
31
Castellini Co.
57
32
Perdue Farms Inc.
41
33
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
34
National Food Corp.
33
35
Giorgio Foods
28
36
Mennel Milling
24
36
RWI Transportation
24
38
ConAgra Foods
23
39
Hillyard Inc.
22
Extras
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On the Bubble

AutoZone (356 tractors), is an aftermarket auto parts retail company.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Carriers publication.
Many private fleets are adjusting their freight networks as the pandemic accelerates online ordering.
The oilfield service firm has cut staffing to 11-year low amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans have turned to cooking at home and buying in bulk, with restaurants closing across the country causing a shift in food demand.

Private Carrier News

Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon, Walmart Consider Issuing Own Stablecoins: Report

Amazon and Walmart are among large multinational companies that have discussed issuing their own stablecoins in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.

June 13, 2025
Government, Business, Private

JBS Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE

Brazilian meat giant JBS expects its shares to begin trading June 13 on the New York Stock Exchange.

June 13, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Exerts More Control Over Whole Foods

Amazon is exerting more control over Whole Foods Market, largely ending the independence the grocery chain had retained since being acquired eight years ago.

June 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Top 100

UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare

In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is “working toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by” June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity” with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart CFO Says Shoppers Remain Focused on Food, Essentials

Walmart said shoppers are still spending about the same as they did a year or two ago, with a focus on food and essentials over discretionary purchases.

June 6, 2025
Business, Equipment, Private

Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E

“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.

June 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Top 100

Walmart Enhances Drone Delivery in Attempt to Speed Up Orders

Walmart is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

June 5, 2025
Business, Private

Procter & Gamble to Cut Up to 7,000 Jobs

Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years as the maker of Tide and Pampers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxious about the economy.

June 5, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart Pledges Transparency on Prices After Rebuke From Trump

Walmart said it will continue to communicate the impact of tariffs with investors, consumers and policymakers after President Donald Trump criticized the retailer’s plans to raise prices.

June 5, 2025

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