2026 FleetOwner 500: For-hire fleets with the most tractors

Landstar joins the top 10 tractor list this year, while Old Dominion moves up, replacing Prime Inc.’s previous spot.
March 12, 2026
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Last month, FleetOwner released its 2026 FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list, which ranks the largest motor carrier and commercial fleet operations in the U.S. This year, the for-hire list saw shake-ups in all but the top five spots for the second year in a row.

In addition to creating this list, FleetOwner also breaks these fleets down into categories, either by equipment or by the fleet's main cargo type or segment. This media gallery will focus on the fleets with the most tractors; upcoming FleetOwner top 10 lists will rank fleets by other subsections.

This year’s tractor list is very similar to last year’s with few changes. TFI and Schneider swapped places again this year, with Schneider moving up to No. 6 and TFI dropping back to No. 7. Last year, Prime Inc. held the No. 9 spot, but the company dropped off the list this year. Instead, Old Dominion Freight Line moved up to No. 9, and Landstar System joined the list at No. 10. The No. 1 through 5 spots and the No. 8 spot remain exactly the same as last year, though the number of tractors for each fleet did show change. 

To learn more about each fleet and its tractors, click through the above media gallery. And to request a downloadable copy of the 500 listplease fill out this form.

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About the Author

Jenna Hume

Jenna Hume

Digital Editor

Digital Content Specialist Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November 2023 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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