
2024 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America
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The retail giant’s investments in its private fleet lift it to the top spot on the Top 100 Private Carriers list.
Even with favorable rates available from for-hire carriers, many shippers are expanding their private fleets.
Find out where the Top 100 Private Carriers are headquartered by region; hover over a region to view all companies located there.
Rankings
Top 100 Private | Food Service | Grocery | Beverage | Petroleum/Chemical | Industrial Gases | Agriculture/Food Processing | Wholesale/Retail | Manufacturing
Equipment Rental | Building Materials | Waste Management | Paper/Office Products | Construction | Health Care | Uniform Rental | Media & Entertainment
Top Building Materials Carriers
Current Rank | Company | Tractors |
---|---|---|
1 | The Quikrete Cos. |
1,886 |
2 | Builders FirstSource |
1,648 |
3 | CRH Americas |
1,231 |
4 | Cemex USA |
1,229 |
5 | ABC Supply |
906 |
6 | SRS Distribution (The °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Depot) |
841 |
7 | BlueLinx Holdings |
815 |
8 | Beacon Roofing Supply |
742 |
9 | UFP Industries |
482 |
10 | Woodgrain Inc. |
416 |
11 | Boise Cascade |
344 |
12 | Foundation Building Materials |
314 |
13 | Cornerstone Building Brands |
250 |
14 | Carter Lumber |
198 |
15 | Weyerhaeuser Distribution |
186 |
16 | OmniSource Corp. |
142 |
17 | Edwards Wood Products |
125 |
18 | Cameron Ashley Building Products |
103 |
19 | Croell Inc. |
100 |
20 | Dolese Bros. |
91 |
21 | Acme Brick |
88 |
22 | Parksite Inc. |
77 |
23 | Pacific Coast Supply |
72 |
24 | GCC Transporte |
71 |
25 | Aggregate Industries |
48 |
The Top 100 Private Carriers on this list operate their own trucks to carry freight and are ranked on the basis of the total number of highway tractors in the fleet. To be included in the Top 100 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 100 list.
Extras
Investments in electrification and alternative fuels are helping private fleets reach corporate sustainability targets.
The e-commerce giant has installed more than 17,000 chargers at 120 warehouses in the U.S.
Fleets across numerous industries have spent the past year growing in size and expanding operations.
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Drone developers gain approval to operate in shared airspace for package deliveries in the Dallas area.
Learn more about how carriers are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest private carriers list.
Private Carrier News
Amazon Plans Dozens of US Warehouses in Rural Expansion
Amazon.com plans to build dozens of warehouses to serve rural areas in the U.S. before the end of next year, growing its footprint as the company works to rely less on other carriers.
April 30, 2025Mondelez Says Wary US Shoppers Are Cutting Back on Snacks
Mondelez International posted slower-than-expected sales growth as worries about inflation and the economy push consumers to prioritize essentials over cookies, crackers and sweets.
April 30, 2025ADM Layoffs Upend Trader’s Global Commodity Desk
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is cutting jobs at its global commodity desk after a probe into its accounting practices wiped out billions from the agriculture giant’s value, according to sources.
April 29, 2025Sysco Slashes Outlook as Wary Americans Tighten Budgets
Sysco Corp. lowered its outlook as weakening consumer confidence causes Americans to dine out less.
April 29, 2025Amazon Denies Tariff Label Plans After White House Criticism
Amazon said April 29 it never planned to widely display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on products after the White House blasted the reported move.
April 29, 2025UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon
UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.
April 29, 2025Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal
Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.
April 28, 2025Trump’s Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.
April 28, 2025Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers
Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up demand and grow market share in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.
April 24, 2025United Rentals May Benefit From Tariff Chaos
United Rentals Inc. could benefit from the unpredictability over tariffs as customers become weary of ownership.
April 24, 2025