Sponsored by:

2019 Top Wholesale/Retail Carriers

2019 Essential Management and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America

Up Front

Competition has heated up in food and oil sectors.
Find out where the Top 100 are located by U.S. region.
Private fleets are expanding to meet consumer expectations for e-commerce.

Rankings

Current Rank Company Tractors
1
Walmart Inc.
6,556
2
Core-Mark Holding Co.
1,101
3
Walgreen Co.
971
4
SE Independent Delivery Services
633
5
Contract Transportation Systems
540
6
Bunzl Distribution USA
502
7
Ace Hardware Corp.
477
8
The H.T. Hackney Co.
443
9
O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
413
10
Costco Wholesale Corp.
407
11
Hobby Lobby Stores
406
12
Dunkin' Brands Group
397
13
Lowe's °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Centers
393
14
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
371
15
Autozone
356
16
Orgill Inc.
340
17
Fastenal Co.
320
18
MFA Inc.
274
19
Reddy Ice
167
20
American Furniture Warehouse
149
20
Carter Lumber Co.
149
22
Genuine Parts Co.
148
23
Ferguson Enterprises
139
24
Variety Wholesalers
87
25
J.J. Haines & Co.
81
26
BWI Cos.
70
27
General Parts Distribution
66
28
Wawa Inc.
55
29
Orscheln Farm and °®¶ą´«Ă˝
54
30
Rite Aid Corp.
50
31
Hill-Rom Holdings
46
32
Pomps Tire Service
44
33
Amazon Logistics
41
34
Fisher Auto Parts
32
35
Pioneer Hi-Bred
24
36
American Tire Distributors
21
37
Dollar Tree
18
37
Target Transportation
18
39
Simoniz USA
11
40
American Furniture Rentals
10
40
Tractor Supply Co.
10
42
Savers
6

Extras

If your company appears in the 2019 list, you have a few ways to announce it. Visit our logo library to get web- and print-ready graphics.
102

On the Bubble

O’Reilly Auto Enterprises (413 tractors), is an auto parts retailer with more than 5,000 locations in the United States.
Learn more about Transport Topics’ Top 100 Private Companies publication.
The story of Valley Proteins, one of the largest rendering businesses in the United States.
In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, companies are reducing their carbon footprint.
What Ocean Spray hopes to get from Uber Freight, its new freight broker.

Private Carrier News

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-HirePrivateTop 100

Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight

The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle” demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

September 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivateGlobal Freight

Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment

Tests with Flytrex’s autonomous drone delivery system will begin in Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of the year.

September 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Spends $1 Billion to Increase Pay for US Workers

Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year.

September 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

September 17, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Thyssenkrupp Gets Offer From India’s Jindal for Steel Unit

The steel division, which employs 26,000 people, has been weighed down by soaring energy bills, rising interest rates and chronically low steel prices. 

September 16, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Performance Food, US Foods Agree to Evaluate Possible Deal

The companies will evaluate regulatory issues and cost savings of a deal, according to a statement. The accord doesn’t assure a transaction will be proposed.

September 16, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Tyson Foods to Eliminate Corn Syrup From Products

The meat producer’s goal is to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm.

September 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Tests GM BrightDrop EV Delivery Vans

The pilot, though modest — about 12 vehicles — places the GM vans among a fleet that includes vehicles built by Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Rivian.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

FTC Investigates Amazon, Google Over Advertising Practices

The investigations focus on whether the companies properly disclosed the terms and pricing for ads, Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivate

Kroger Questions Warehousing Partnership With Ocado

Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.

September 12, 2025