The 11 biggest logistics companies in the US facilitate millions of packages every single day. The purpose of a logistic company is to ensure that the product reaches the consumer from the manufacturer safely. The product can be something as small as a letter or as large as a car. Services provided by a logistics company can include inventory management, warehousing, and freight as well.
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While most companies have departments dealing with logistics, the demand for logistics has grown at such a pace that entire companies with tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of employees, have been created to simply deal with the aforementioned demand, as can be seen in the 10 biggest logistics companies in the world.
In order to rank the 11 biggest logistics companies in the US, we initially considered their net revenue. The net revenue was traced from Statista and is an important criterion for the growth or success of a company, often determined by the total revenue it earns. On the other hand, we also considered the total number of employees each company has as well. The more the number of employees, the bigger the company or so logic dictates. However, since the number of employees isn’t as important a criteria as the total net revenue, we have decided to go with a 60/40 ratio in favor of net revenue.
Starting with number 11, here are the biggest logistic companies in the United States.
11. Americold
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,696
Total number of employees: 10,000
Founded in 1903 under the initial name of Atlantic Ice and Coal Company, Americold offers a wide range of services which include warehousing and various transportation programs. There is further value added services as well, which include food processing, sloughing, kitting, and repacking as well.
10. XPO Logistics
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,160
Total number of employees: 84,000
Founded in 1989, the company has now been launched in 32 countries with nearly 1,500 locations. With over 80,000 employees, the company offers a large range of services which include but are not limited to Intermodal freight transport, drayage, contract logistics and last-mile logistics amongst other services.
9. UTI Worldwide:
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,548
Total number of employees: 21,000
Located in California, UTI has 310 offices in addition to over 200 logistics centers as well, which are located in nearly 60 countries. The company prides itself on its efficiency, which it claims has lowered the cost of production for every unit. The company aims to ensure an efficient and problem-free transfer of goods.
8. Expeditors International of Washington
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,981
Total number of employees: 13,000
As the name suggests, the company is located in Seattle, Washington, and was founded in 1979, before becoming a public trading company back in 1984. In fact, the company is currently one of Forbes top 500 companies.
7. C.H. Robinson
Net Revenue (in millions): $2,131
Total number of employees: 11,500
Founded in 1905 in North Dakota, the company deals with various logistics solutions that include transferring goods via ocean, air freight and truckload amongst other options as well. There are over 66,000 transportation companies with which C.H. Robinson has contracts with.
6. FedEx
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,465
Total number of employees: 300,000
Founded 44 years ago in 1971, FedEx is one of the most recognizable logistics companies in the world. With a workforce of around 300,000 people, it is also one of the biggest companies in the world in terms of employees. FedEx is also famous for being one of the biggest political contributors in the world.
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5. Ceva Logistics
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,715
Total number of employees: 42,000
Ceva has established operations in an astounding 170 countries, having only been founded less than 10 years ago in 2006. However, experts have suggested that 10,000 of the 42,000 strong workforce will have to be let go if the company wants to remain operational. But, currently Ceva Logistics holds the 5th place among the biggest logistics companies in the US.
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4. Exel
Net Revenue (in millions): $1,815
Total number of employees: 40,000
While it is an American company, it has significant operations in Europe as well. It was founded initially in Ohio in 1922.
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3. JB Hunt Transport Services
Net Revenue (in millions): $2,605
Total number of employees: 16,000
Founded in 1961, this company is currently earning record amounts of revenue and owns over 12,000 trucks as well. Meanwhile, it also boasts over 47,000 containers and trailers as well.
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2. Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
Net Revenue (in millions): $2,157
Total number of employees: 25,900
While Ryder has 3 main businesses, fleet management, dedicated contract carriage and supply chain solutions, it is the latter which makes up over a quarter of the company’s total revenues while employing a large staff as well.
1. United Parcel Service
Net Revenue (in millions): $3,030
Total number of employees: 401,000
Probably the most famous logistics company in the world, the UPS has the highest revenue and the largest workforce as well in the United States, which is why it is the biggest logistics company in the US. Over 15 million packages are delivered daily by the company.
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