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2017 Top Agriculture & Food Processing Carriers

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 largest Private Carriers in North America

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Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Agrium Inc.
4,239
2
Tyson Foods
2,380
3
Dean Foods
2,073
4
CHS Inc.
1,781
5
Frito-Lay North America
1,431
6
Darling Ingredients
1,066
7
Prairie Farms Dairy
769
8
Kellogg Snacks/Godfrey Transport
710
9
JBS Carriers
627
10
ADM Logistics
602
11
Mondelez International
582
12
Nestle Transportation Co.
581
13
Foster Farms
545
14
Valley Proteins
482
15
Sanderson Farms
456
16
Bimbo Bakeries
386
17
J.R. Simplot Co.
377
18
RWI Transportation
373
19
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
364
20
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
347
21
McKee Foods Corp.
346
22
Pinnacle Agriculture Distribution
331
23
Borden Dairy
305
24
Boise Cascade
241
25
International Paper Co.
219
26
Cargill Meat Solutions
215
27
Wayne Farms
203
28
Goya Foods
178
29
American Proteins Inc.
157
30
Dairy Farmers of America
138
31
Franz Family Bakery
123
32
BCT Inc.
120
33
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
91
34
Co-Alliance
80
35
MFPS Transport
72
36
Umpqua Dairy Products Co.
68
37
Perdue Farms Inc.
65
38
National Food Corp.
64
39
Land O'Lakes Inc.
50
40
Brakebush Transportation
38
41
Golden Flake Snack Foods
35
42
Giorgio Foods
31
43
Mid-South Baking
25
44
Mennel Milling
24
45
ConAgra Foods
23
45
Hillyard Inc.
23

Extras

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On the Bubble

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Private Carrier News

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Amazon Projects Profit That Underwhelms on AI Race Expense

Amazon.com projected operating income in the current quarter that fell short of analysts’ estimates, worrying investors that the tech giant is spending too much to keep up in the AI arms race.

July 31, 2025
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Mondelez Reiterates Guidance as Earnings Beat Estimates

Mondelez International posted quarterly results that topped estimates but reiterated its annual outlook.

July 29, 2025
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Sysco Says Consumer Woes Hamper Long-Term Outlook

Consumers are cutting back on restaurant spending as they cope with economic uncertainties, causing Sysco to forecast annual sales at the lower end of its target range, CEO Kevin Hourican said.

July 29, 2025
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CRH Strikes $2.1 Billion Deal for Eco Material Technologies

Building-materials provider CRH is paying all cash for Eco Material.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Albertsons Seeks Details on Ex-Kroger CEO’s Personal Conduct

Albertsons demanded that Kroger provide details on the personal conduct that led the company to replace its CEO, Rodney McMullen, who shepherded the grocers' failed merger.

July 28, 2025
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Buffett's Pilot Explores Sale of Water Management Unit

Berkshire Hathaway’s Pilot Travel Centers is considering the sale of its water-management services unit, as the truck-stop chain focuses on its primary businesses, according to sources.

July 25, 2025
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Amazon Gave Prime Shoppers More Time — Walmart Gained Sales

Amazon still dominates the $1.3 trillion e-commerce market in the U.S., capturing about 40 cents of every dollar spent online, and Walmart’s online metrics are growing from a smaller base.

July 24, 2025
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Walmart Hires Instacart Executive to Lead AI Push

Walmart is hiring an executive from Instacart to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence as one of the world’s largest retailers looks to bolster its competitive edge.

July 23, 2025
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Grocer C&S Kicks Off $400M Loan Sale to Acquire SpartanNash

C&S Wholesale Grocers is looking to raise $400 million from a leveraged loan sale to help finance its $1.77 billion acquisition of food distributor SpartanNash.

July 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Coca-Cola Confirms a Cane-Sugar Version This Fall

Coca-Cola said July 22 that it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

July 22, 2025