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2021 Top Grocery Carriers

2021 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Pandemic disruptions and their impact on the economy have upended the advantage private fleets used to enjoy.
See the headquarters locations for each of the Top 100 private carriers in North America.
The 2021 edition of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list reflects last year’s volatile business conditions.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
McLane Grocery Distribution
1,600
2
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI)
1,548
3
Ahold Delhaize Group
1,149
4
Albertsons Cos.
948
5
The Kroger Co.
943
6
Publix Super Markets
689
7
H-E-B Grocery Co.
567
8
SpartanNash
538
9
C&S Wholesale Grocers
451
10
Hy-Vee Inc.
250
11
Meijer Inc.
247
12
Bozzuto's Inc.
232
13
Wegmans Food Markets
200
14
Willow Run Foods
88
15
Smart & Final
85
16
Save Mart Supermarkets
83
17
Schnuck Markets
74
18
Golub Corp./Price Chopper
68
19
U R M Stores
67
20
The Grocery Supply Co.
62
21
Tops Friendly Markets
48
22
Brookshire Brothers
45
23
Eastland Food Corp.
17

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