ODFL leads LTL service quality Knight-Swift largest TL footprint J.B. Hunt 360 platform scales multi-mode Saia absorbs ex-Yellow terminals RXO closes Coyote acquisition FedEx Freight a top-tier LTL network Prime Inc. leads refrigerated capacity C.H. Robinson anchors the broker landscape ODFL leads LTL service quality Knight-Swift largest TL footprint J.B. Hunt 360 platform scales multi-mode Saia absorbs ex-Yellow terminals RXO closes Coyote acquisition FedEx Freight a top-tier LTL network Prime Inc. leads refrigerated capacity C.H. Robinson anchors the broker landscape
Asset Carriers

The Power Rankings

Every major US domestic asset carrier, sorted by CABT Overall Score. Filter by mode below. Scores are 0–100 rollups of publicly reported performance.

LTL truck
#1
LTL

Old Dominion Freight Line

odfl.com
92
HQ: Thomasville, NC · Founded 1934

Mastio top-ranked LTL quality carrier for over a decade; benchmark on-time and claims performance.

Source: ODFL 2023 10-K, Mastio LTL Survey
Service95
Transit93
Cost74
Claims96
Dry Van TL truck
#2
Dry Van TL

J.B. Hunt Transport

jbhunt.com
87
HQ: Lowell, AR · Founded 1961

Multi-mode powerhouse; J.B. Hunt 360 platform integrates broker + asset capacity.

Source: J.B. Hunt 2023 10-K
Service90
Transit89
Cost78
Claims89
LTL truck
#3
LTL

Saia LTL Freight

saia.com
87
HQ: Johns Creek, GA · Founded 1924

Aggressive national expansion (added many ex-Yellow terminals in 2024).

Source: Saia 2023 10-K
Service88
Transit88
Cost80
Claims88
LTL truck
#4
LTL

Estes Express Lines

estes-express.com
87
HQ: Richmond, VA · Founded 1931

Largest private LTL carrier; absorbed many Yellow terminals via bankruptcy auction.

Source: Company disclosures + Yellow Chapter 11 docket
Service89
Transit88
Cost79
Claims90
#5
Intermodal

J.B. Hunt Intermodal (JBI)

jbhunt.com
87
HQ: Lowell, AR · Founded 1989

Largest domestic intermodal provider; BNSF + NS rail partnerships.

Source: J.B. Hunt 2023 10-K
Service88
Transit80
Cost90
Claims89
LTL truck
#6
LTL

FedEx Freight

fedex.com
86
HQ: Memphis, TN · Founded 2001

Largest LTL by revenue; Priority + Economy two-tier service.

Source: FedEx FY2023 Annual Report
Service87
Transit92
Cost76
Claims87
Dry Van TL truck
#7
Dry Van TL

Knight-Swift Transport

knight-swift.com
85
HQ: Phoenix, AZ · Founded 1990

Largest TL carrier in NA after the 2017 Knight + Swift merger; deep one-way + dedicated mix.

Source: Knight-Swift 2023 10-K
Service86
Transit88
Cost82
Claims84
Dry Van TL truck
#8
Dry Van TL

Heartland Express

heartlandexpress.com
85
HQ: North Liberty, IA · Founded 1978

Consistently low claims; conservative, newer-equipment fleet.

Source: Heartland 2023 10-K
Service87
Transit83
Cost79
Claims92
Refrigerated TL truck
#9
Refrigerated TL

Prime Inc.

primeinc.com
85
HQ: Springfield, MO · Founded 1970

Largest refrigerated carrier; lease-purchase + company fleet, food-grade focus.

Source: Transport Topics Top 100, 2024
Service88
Transit87
Cost78
Claims87
Refrigerated TL truck
#10
Refrigerated TL

Marten Transport

marten.com
85
HQ: Mondovi, WI · Founded 1946

Temperature-controlled and dedicated; very low DOT inspection OOS rates.

Source: Marten 2023 10-K
Service86
Transit84
Cost80
Claims88
Flatbed / Specialized truck
#11
Flatbed / Specialized

Maverick Transportation

maverickusa.com
85
HQ: Little Rock, AR · Founded 1980

Flatbed/glass/temp-control; consistently top-decile safety record.

Source: Maverick site + ATA awards
Service88
Transit83
Cost79
Claims89
#12
Intermodal

Hub Group

hubgroup.com
85
HQ: Oak Brook, IL · Founded 1971

Asset-light intermodal + dedicated; partners with UP and NS.

Source: Hub Group 2023 10-K
Service85
Transit78
Cost89
Claims86
#13
Intermodal

Schneider Intermodal

schneider.com
85
HQ: Green Bay, WI · Founded 1991

BNSF + CSX/UP partnerships; growing transcon and Mexico intermodal.

Source: Schneider 2023 Annual Report
Service85
Transit78
Cost88
Claims87
#14
Dedicated

Ryder Dedicated

ryder.com
85
HQ: Miami, FL · Founded 1933

Largest dedicated transportation provider; deep lease + supply chain bundle.

Source: Ryder 2023 10-K
Service87
Transit85
Cost79
Claims88
Flatbed / Specialized truck
#15
Flatbed / Specialized

TMC Transportation

tmctrans.com
84
HQ: Des Moines, IA · Founded 1972

Employee-owned; recognizable chrome Peterbilts and tarped freight specialty.

Source: TMC site + ESOP disclosure
Service87
Transit82
Cost80
Claims88
LTL truck
#16
LTL

ABF Freight (ArcBest)

arcb.com
84
HQ: Fort Smith, AR · Founded 1923

Union LTL with strong long-haul lanes; integrated with ArcBest brokerage.

Source: ArcBest 2023 10-K
Service86
Transit86
Cost78
Claims88
#17
Dedicated

Cardinal Logistics

cardlog.com
84
HQ: Concord, NC · Founded 1997

Custom dedicated fleets for retail and industrial shippers.

Source: Company site, TT Top 100
Service86
Transit84
Cost80
Claims86
#18
Final Mile

J.B. Hunt Final Mile

jbhunt.com
84
HQ: Lowell, AR · Founded 2017

Big & bulky home delivery; appliances, furniture, fitness.

Source: J.B. Hunt 2023 10-K
Service86
Transit86
Cost80
Claims84
Dry Van TL truck
#19
Dry Van TL

Werner Enterprises

werner.com
83
HQ: Omaha, NE · Founded 1956

Big dedicated practice; expedited van and Mexico cross-border.

Source: Werner 2023 10-K
Service84
Transit84
Cost81
Claims85
Refrigerated TL truck
#20
Refrigerated TL

C.R. England

crengland.com
83
HQ: Salt Lake City, UT · Founded 1920

Family-owned reefer specialist with strong training network.

Source: Company site + TT Top 100
Service84
Transit84
Cost80
Claims85
Refrigerated TL truck
#21
Refrigerated TL

KLLM Transport Services

kllm.com
83
HQ: Richland, MS · Founded 1963

Long-haul reefer + Mexico operations; part of HOS family of companies.

Source: HOS Inc. disclosures
Service83
Transit82
Cost81
Claims86
LTL truck
#22
LTL

XPO (LTL)

xpo.com
83
HQ: Greenwich, CT · Founded 1989

Post-RXO/GXO spin, pure-play LTL; LTL 2.0 service investment program.

Source: XPO 2023 10-K
Service84
Transit87
Cost81
Claims82
#23
Final Mile

Ryder Last Mile

ryder.com
83
HQ: Miami, FL · Founded 2017

Big & bulky white-glove; threshold + room-of-choice delivery.

Source: Ryder Supply Chain Solutions disclosures
Service85
Transit84
Cost79
Claims85
Flatbed / Specialized truck
#24
Flatbed / Specialized
81
HQ: Addison, TX · Founded 2008

Largest open-deck network in NA; specialized/oversized expertise.

Source: Daseke 2023 10-K (pre-TFI acquisition)
Service84
Transit80
Cost78
Claims83
Dry Van TL truck
#25
Dry Van TL

U.S. Xpress (Knight-Swift)

usxpress.com
80
HQ: Chattanooga, TN · Founded 1985

Acquired by Knight-Swift in 2023; team and long-haul expedited specialist.

Source: Knight-Swift 8-K, July 2023
Service79
Transit82
Cost84
Claims78