A substantial percentage of domestic freight in the United States moves by road rather than by air or by sea. In turn, the companies hauling that freight operate massive fleets that log millions of miles on American highways every single year. While the industry keeps the economy running, the sheer volume of commercial vehicles on the road inevitably leads to devastating truck accidents.
These industry giants employ thousands of drivers and operate extensive fleets that deliver goods to businesses and consumers nationwide. Their size and reach make them essential to the U.S. economy and among the most recognizable names in the trucking industry. Here are five of the largest trucking companies in the United States.
1. UPS
Most people think of UPS as a package delivery service, but the company is actually the largest trucking and logistics operation in the entire country. UPS brought in $88.7 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2025 and employs roughly 460,000 workers. That kind of footprint means UPS trucks are virtually everywhere, at all hours of the day and night.
2. FedEx
FedEx follows close behind at $87.9 billion in annual revenue. What many people don’t realize is that FedEx Freight, the company’s less-than-truckload division, is the largest LTL carrier in all of North America. That division alone operates roughly 30,000 trucks.
When you factor in the rest of the company’s vehicles, the total fleet comes out to approximately 80,900 units. These figures indicate that FedEx vehicles are a fixture on roads across the country.
3. Knight-Swift
The recent merger between Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation created the largest company-owned full-truckload fleet in North America. Knight-Swift now operates around 19,000 tractors that cover long-haul routes across the country.
Many of those routes pass through heavily congested corridors where the risk of serious accidents runs high. The company’s scale and reach make it one of the most visible carriers on American interstates.
4. J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt made its name by pioneering intermodal shipping, which moves freight between trucks and trains to cover long distances more efficiently. The company remains a dominant force in dedicated freight hauling and supply chain logistics.
Its trucks and trailers operate all across the country, logging an enormous number of highway miles each year. That level of exposure on the road is something worth knowing about in advance if you ever find yourself involved in a collision with one of their vehicles.
5. Schneider National
Schneider National has been a staple of the American trucking industry for decades. Based out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company is easy to spot on the highway thanks to its signature orange trucks.
Schneider handles everything from dedicated truckload routes to bulk transport and intermodal services. It may not carry the same household name recognition as UPS or FedEx, but it remains one of the largest and most established carriers in the business.
Contact a Florida Truck Accident Attorney at Shaked Law Firm, P.A., for Legal Help After a Crash
If you’ve been involved in a crash with a commercial truck in Florida, getting legal advice early on is one of the best steps you can take. A Florida truck accident attorney who handles these types of cases can help you figure out who should be held responsible and what your claim may be worth.
Schedule a free consultation today with Shaked Law Firm, P.A., to learn more about what you should do next after a serious truck accident. You may be entitled to substantial compensation for your economic and non-economic damages, plus potentially punitive damages as well, in some cases.
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Sagi Shaked is the founding attorney of Shaked Law Firm, P.A., a Florida-based practice focused on serious truck accident cases. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Sagi is nationally recognized for his legal advocacy, having recovered multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured victims and their families. He is known for his relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of those harmed by negligence. Click here to view some of the notable case results Sagi has achieved for his clients.
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