2020 Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers

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
Mondelēz 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

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On the Bubble

Pepsi Bottling Ventures (355 tractors), is a company that manufactures, sells and distributes Pepsi-Cola beverages.
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

BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Performance Food, US Foods Agree to Evaluate Possible Deal

The companies will evaluate regulatory issues and cost savings of a deal, according to a statement. The accord doesn’t assure a transaction will be proposed.

September 16, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Tyson Foods to Eliminate Corn Syrup From Products

The meat producer’s goal is to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm.

September 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Tests GM BrightDrop EV Delivery Vans

The pilot, though modest — about 12 vehicles — places the GM vans among a fleet that includes vehicles built by Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Rivian.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

FTC Investigates Amazon, Google Over Advertising Practices

The investigations focus on whether the companies properly disclosed the terms and pricing for ads, Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivate

Kroger Questions Warehousing Partnership With Ocado

Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.

September 12, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Kroger Raises Outlook on Healthy Grocery Demand

Food retailers have posted steady sales in recent years, benefiting from shoppers prioritizing necessities even as they cut spending elsewhere.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

More Than 60 Containers Fall Off Ship at Port of Long Beach

It isn’t clear what was in the containers, though local reports said shoes and clothing were seen floating in the water, and some containers appeared to have sunk.

September 10, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Buys Stake in Latin American Delivery Startup Rappi

Amazon has taken a stake in Colombian delivery company Rappi, a partnership that pairs Amazon's retail and technology infrastructure with one of Latin America’s best-known last-mile companies.

September 8, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Tyson Foods Supply Chain Head Departs Over Conduct Breach

Chief Supply Chain Officer Brady Stewart is departing the U.S. meat giant after taking certain actions that violated its code of conduct, the company said in a statement.

September 3, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Activist Investor Elliott Builds $4 Billion Stake in PepsiCo

The position makes Elliott Investment Management one of PepsiCo’s largest investors, the activist said Sept. 2 in a letter to the company board of directors.

September 2, 2025