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2018 Top Equipment Rental Carriers

2018 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Here’s how shippers are coping with an increasingly constrained freight market.
Find out which North American regions host the largest private carriers.
How shippers are making better use of their limited hauling capacity.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
United Rentals
1,673
2
Sunbelt Rentals
1,191
3
Maxim Crane Works
903
4
Herc Rentals
444
5
Bragg Cos.
433
6
Mobile Mini Inc.
359
7
TNT Crane & Rigging Inc.
278
8
Sunstate Equipment
275
9
H&E Equipment Services
263
10
Rain for Rent
215
11
Barnhart Transportation
142
12
W.O. Grubb Steel Erection Inc.
98
13
Mammoet
80
14
Titan Machinery Inc.
76
15
Empire Southwest
57
16
C.P. Buckner Steel Erection Inc.
17

Extras

Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers
107

On the Bubble

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Private Carrier News

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US Threatens to Strike Back Against EU Firms for Digital Tax

The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent firms.

December 16, 2025
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Walmart Isn't on Nasdaq 100 Index — Yet

Walmart ditched the New York Stock Exchange for archrival Nasdaq, marking the largest defection of a stock listing in the Big Board’s history. 

December 12, 2025
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Costco’s Profit Tops Estimates as Shoppers Prize Deals

Costco Wholesale's quarterly profit in its fiscal 2026 first quarter rose more than expected, a sign that price-sensitive shoppers continue to search for value. 

December 11, 2025
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CVS Raises Profit Outlook in Sign of Momentum for 2026

CVS raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny.

December 9, 2025
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ý Depot Issues Cautious 2026 Outlook

The U.S. housing market has weighed on ý Depot as high interest rates prompt consumers to remain on the sidelines for big-ticket purchases and projects that require financing.

December 9, 2025
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PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks

PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.”

December 8, 2025
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Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures

Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.

December 5, 2025
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PepsiCo Nears Deal With Activist Investor Elliott

PepsiCo has worked to overhaul its portfolio of brands since Elliott announced a roughly $4 billion stake in September and called on the company to review and streamline its snack offerings

December 4, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Value Pitch Draws Shoppers

The company’s core consumer is shopping more frequently while purchasing fewer items per visit — an indication that they’re financially pressured, CEO Todd Vasos said on a call with analysts. 

December 4, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Cuts Guidance as Shoppers Get Choosy About Spending

Kroger’s results add to mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy as consumers navigate persistent woes about inflation and the cooling labor market.

December 4, 2025