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2016 Top Dedicated Contract Carriers

2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada

Up Front

Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.

Rankings

Rank Company Total Power Units
1 J.B. Hunt Dedicated Contract Services 7,208
2 Swift Transportation 4,890
3 Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions 4,540
4 XPO Logistics 4,210
5 Werner Enterprises 3,580
6 Ruan 3,501
7 Penske Logistics 2,782
8 NFI 2,305
9 U.S. Xpress Enterprises 1,800
10 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1,382
11 Averitt Express 1,198
12 Estenson Logistics 1,140
13 Universal Logistics Holdings 965
14 Performance Team 910
15 DHL Supply Chain (North America) 865
16 Cowan Logistics 766
17 Celadon Group 700
18 TTS 605
19 Ceva Logistics (North America) 604
20 Dupre[singlequote] Logistics 600
21 AIM Integrated Logistics 515
22 Bay and Bay Transportation 500
23 CRST Dedicated Solutions 500
24 Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems 415
25 Crane Worldwide Logistics 371
26 Warehouse Services Inc. 314
27 Landair Dedicated 280
28 Fidelitone 191
29 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 178
30 Kenco 167
31 East Coast Warehouse & Distribution 140
32 Keller Logistics Group 115
33 Allen Lund Co. 110
34 Leonard's Express 100

Extras

A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

Transplace Inc. ($170 million), Frisco, Texas, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, freight brokerage freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, supply chain consulting and transportation management.
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Logistics News

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Most Major US Airports Are Among 40 Targeted for Flight Cuts

Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Nov. 7 due to the government shutdown.

November 6, 2025
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Maersk Investors Brace for ‘Bleak’ Quarters Ahead

A.P. Moller-Maersk shares fell with investor disappointment over a smaller-than-expected improvement in the container shipping giant’s full-year profit guidance.

November 6, 2025
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Layoffs Rise to Highest Level Since 2003

"This comes as AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and rising costs drive belt-tightening and hiring freezes,” Challenger, Gray & Christmas said in the report.

November 6, 2025
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Lyft Delivers Strong Bookings Outlook, Easing Concerns

Lyft projected an acceleration in bookings this quarter, easing concerns about the ride-hailing company’s efforts to expand globally and maintain customer loyalty. 

November 6, 2025
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Death Toll Rises to 12 in UPS Cargo Jet Crash in Kentucky

The death toll from a UPS Inc. cargo plane crash rose to 12 as investigators began looking into what caused the fiery Nov. 4 accident near the company’s global hub in Kentucky.

November 5, 2025
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Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash

First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.

November 5, 2025
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US Slashing Capacity by 10% at Multiple Airports

The U.S. will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, as travelers continue to face flight disruptions due to an uptick in air traffic controller absences.

November 5, 2025
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Joby's Blade to Provide 12-Minute Trips From Suburbs to NYC

Traffic’s back, train delays are all too common and city politics have been boiling over. A new commuter helicopter route is aimed at offering New Yorkers a quick escape hatch.

November 5, 2025
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Shipping Delays Expected After UPS Cargo Jet Crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Nov. 4 at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least 12, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

November 5, 2025
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GXO Reports Topline Growth as New CEO Kelleher Settles In

GXO Logistics Inc. reported  revenue and earnings growth during the third quarter, its first under the leadership of new CEO Patrick Kelleher, the company reported Nov. 5.

November 5, 2025

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