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Top 25 Independent trucking companies based in the United States

Name: Independent trucking companies based in the United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 14, 2026 9,858 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 9,858 company matches for independent trucking companies associated with the United States as of October 2026 and tracks 360,368 professional contacts across them, including 85,575 with verified work emails. Houston is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for independent trucking companies associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 14, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Oct 14, 2026 How this list was built

9,858Companies

360,368Contacts tracked

85,575Verified emails

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The 25 largest independent trucking companies based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 9,858 company matches for independent trucking companies based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 14, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	J.B. Hunt Transport Services, INC	Exact match	Lowell, AR, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	20,765 contacts →
	Exact match “J.B.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	C.H. Robinson	Exact match	Eden Prairie, MN, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	19,727 contacts →
	Exact match “C.H.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Total Quality Logistics	Exact match	Cincinnati, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	16,687 contacts →
	Exact match “The logistics industry is a $500 billion market.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Ryder System, INC	Exact match	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	14,320 contacts →
	Exact match “We perfect the supply chains people depend on.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Penske Logistics	Exact match	Reading, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	9,605 contacts →
	Exact match “Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Swift Transportation	Exact match	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	9,405 contacts →
	Exact match “Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload motor carrier in North America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Schneider	Exact match	Green Bay, WI, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	9,202 contacts →
	Exact match “Put us on the job and consider it done.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Werner Enterprises	Exact match	Omaha, NE, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	7,342 contacts →
	Exact match “Werner Enterprises, Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Rxo, INC	Exact match	Charlotte, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,391 contacts →
	Exact match “RXO is an asset-light transportation provider that uses a best-in-class combination of scale, technology and third-party capacity to move freight for our customers.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	R L Carriers	Exact match	Wilmington, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	3,867 contacts →
	Exact match “Based in the United States, R+L Carriers is a Global Freight Transportation and Logistics company that has remained family-owned and operated since 1965.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	ABF Freight	Exact match	Fort Smith, AR, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	3,621 contacts →
	Exact match “ABF Freight®, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation’s largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Yellow	Exact match	Nashville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	3,447 contacts →
	Exact match “Yellow, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Nashville, TN is one of the largest super-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) companies in North America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Crst The Transportation Solution, INC	Exact match	Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,165 contacts →
	Exact match “For 70 years, CRST has delivered on its promises to customers, growing to be one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Echo Global Logistics	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,005 contacts →
	Exact match “Echo Global Logistics, Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Averitt	Exact match	Cookeville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,900 contacts →
	Exact match “Since 1971, Averitt has helped businesses move freight and strengthen supply chains through a complete range of transportation and logistics solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Forward AIR Corporation	Exact match	Greeneville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,833 contacts →
	Exact match “Forward Air has been a leader in the expedited ground transportation industry for over 40 years.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Prime INC	Exact match	Springfield, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,806 contacts →
	Exact match “Since 1970, Prime Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Western Express	Exact match	Nashville, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,603 contacts →
	Exact match “Western Express, Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Arrive Logistics	Exact match	Austin, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,400 contacts →
	Exact match “Arrive Logistics is a top 4 American truckload brokerage headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 10 locations across North America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	USA Truck, INC	Exact match	Van Buren, AR, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,391 contacts →
	Exact match “USA Truck is a provider of transportation and logistics services that include truckload, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal and brokerage spot market throughout North…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	U.S. Xpress, INC	Exact match	Chattanooga, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,389 contacts →
	Exact match “We’ve been evolving to meet the challenges of moving goods better for nearly 40 years.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Knight Transportation	Exact match	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,388 contacts →
	Exact match “Knight Transportation, Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	C.R. England	Exact match	Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,174 contacts →
	Exact match “C.R.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Ruan Transportation Management Systems	Exact match	Des Moines, IA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,116 contacts →
	Exact match “About Ruan Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Contract Distribution and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	AAA Cooper Transportation	Exact match	Dothan, AL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,085 contacts →
	Exact match “Cooper Transportation (SCAC “AACT”), an independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX), is an asset-based multi-regional transportation solutions…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “independent trucking companies”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Independent trucking companies based in the United States at a glance

As of Oct 14, 2026

23.7%Verified-email coverage

36.6Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

2.3%Largest-city concentration · Houston

Oct 14, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

3,860

11-50

3,353

51-200

1,803

201-500

478

501-1,000

175

1,001-5,000

129

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 9,858 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “independent trucking companies” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 85,575 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 14, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Independent trucking companies by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “independent trucking companies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many independent trucking companies are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 9,858 company matches for independent trucking companies associated with the United States as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, INC tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most independent trucking companies?

Houston leads with 225 company records, followed by Chicago (151) and Miami (117).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 85,575 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 9,858 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on October 14, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.