The 2025 FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list ranks the most prominent motor carrier and commercial fleet operations in the U.S. by total registered power units. Released in February, the FO500 saw many ranking shifts after a busy 2024 of carrier acquisitions, mergers, consolidations, and expansions.
In addition to ranking the largest for-hire fleet operations overall, FleetOwner breaks down these companies into categories based on equipment, cargo types, and industry segments. This media gallery focuses on general freight fleets.
See also: 2025 FleetOwner 500: Top for-hire bulk fleets
General cargo refers to goods that need to be transported in boxes, bags, barrels, etc., according to Inbound Logistics. On the other hand, the bulk cargo is shipped in special bulk trucks without any additional packaging.
This year, the top 10 features fleets from the top 20 of the FO500. Compared to last year, this gallery features the same 10 fleets but with shakeups in the order. Prime jumped up four spots this year, and Ryder jumped up two spots.
To learn more about each general freight fleet, click the media gallery above.
