Shipping is an important part of the U.S. Economy. We have seen how small online orders and documents as well as big freight shipments rely on shipping companies to move goods from one place to another. The shipping industry includes parcel delivery companies, freight carriers and logistics providers.

Some shipping companies focus mainly on packages. Others handle freight or help businesses manage their supply chains. UPS and FedEx are well known for package delivery. Companies such as XPO, Old Dominion and Saia focus more on freight transportation. USPS also remains an option for domestic mail and package shipping.

This list covers ten shipping and freight companies that operate in the USA. It’s not a strict ranking based on revenue because these businesses work in different parts of the shipping industry. Instead the companies are chosen for their size, network, services and importance in the U.S. Shipping market. 

1. FedEx 

Category	Details
Founded	1971
Headquarters	Memphis, Tennessee
Latest Revenue	FY2026: $94.7 billion
Latest Net Income	FY2026: $4.43 billion
Main Products/Services	Package delivery, express shipping, freight and logistics

FedEx is one of the shipping companies in the United States and has a large international network. The company was founded in 1971, with  Federal Express becoming the foundation of what is now FedEx. Its headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee. 

The company handles package delivery and express transportation along with logistics services. In 2026 FedEx reported revenue of 94.7 billion dollars and net income of 4.43 billion dollars.

It also went through a change in 2026 when FedEx Freight was spun off into a separate publicly traded company. Its large delivery network still makes it a major name for businesses and individuals sending goods within the United States and to destinations.

2. United Parcel Service (UPS)

Category	Details
Founded	1907
Headquarters	Atlanta, Georgia
Latest Revenue	2025: $88.66 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $5.57 billion
Main Products/Services	Package delivery, freight, logistics and supply-chain services

United Parcel Service or UPS has been in operation since 1907. The company’s main headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia. It offers package delivery and logistics services to more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

The company manages both international shipments. Its services cover ground and air transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, air freight and customs brokerage. These services help keep supply chains moving smoothly.

In 2025 UPS reported revenue of $88.66 billion and net income of $5.57 billion. During that year the company delivered an average of 20.8 million packages every day. This number shows how large and efficient the UPS delivery network really is.

3. C.H. Robinson

Category	Details
Founded	1905
Headquarters	Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Latest Revenue	2025: $16.23 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $587.1 million
Main Products/Services	Freight transportation, truckload, LTL, ocean and air freight, customs and logistics

C.H. Robinson has a longer history than many modern logistics companies. The company started in 1905 as a business that dealt with selling fruits and vegetables. Over time it. Started handling transportation and global logistics. The main office of its  is in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

The company works with people who send goods and with drivers who transport them. It does not run a delivery system. The services provided by C.H. Robinson includes trucks, smaller trucks, ships, planes and helps with customs and other parts of the supply chain.

C.H. Robinson made $16.23 billion in sales. Had $587.1 million in profit for the year 2025. The company says it handles about 37 million shipments every year. It works with customers and with a big group of drivers who have contracts.

4. Ryder System

Category	Details
Founded	1933
Headquarters	Coral Gables, Florida
Latest Revenue	2025: $12.67 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $499 million
Main Products/Services	Fleet management, supply-chain solutions, dedicated transportation and logistics

Ryder is a US transportation and logistics company. It works with businesses focusing on individual package deliveries. The company was founded in 1933. Its principal executive office is in Coral Gables, Florida.

It offers fleet management, supply-chain solutions and dedicated transportation. It also provides vehicle leasing, maintenance and rental services. These services are parts of Ryder’s business.

For 2025 Ryder reported revenue of $12.665 billion. It also had earnings of $499 million. The company had more than 50,000 employees. During the year Ryder serviced around 240,000 vehicles.

5. J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Category	Details
Founded	1961
Headquarters	Lowell, Arkansas
Latest Revenue	2025: $12.00 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $549.5 million
Main Products/Services	Trucking, intermodal, dedicated transportation and logistics

J.B. Hunt is a transportation and logistics company that operates out of Lowell, Arkansas. The company was started in 1961 by J.B. Hunt and Johnelle Hunt. What began as a trucking business has grown into a large supply-chain organization.

The company offers key services. These include truckload transportation, intermodal shipping, transportation and logistics support. Intermodal shipping is one of the services offered. It uses both trucks and rail to move freight. This method works well for moving amounts of goods over long distances.

In 2025 J.B. Hunt reported revenue of $12.00 billion. The company also showed growth in earnings per share. For the quarter net income reached $181.1 million. These results reflect a performance for the year.

6. Expeditors International

Category	Details
Founded	1979
Headquarters	Bellevue, Washington
Latest Revenue	2025: $11.07 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $810.3 million attributable to shareholders
Main Products/Services	Air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution

Expeditors is a logistics company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company was founded in 1979. Has a global network that reaches more than 100 countries. It does not own fleets of trucks, ships or aircraft. Instead it arranges transportation through carrier networks.

The company offers services such as air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution. Ocean freight made up 25% of Expeditors revenue in 2025. Air freight accounted for 36% of Expeditors revenue in 2025.

In 2025 Expeditors reported $11.07 billion in revenue. Expeditors also earned $810.3 million, in earnings that belong to shareholders.

7. XPO

Category	Details
Founded	2011
Headquarters	Greenwich, Connecticut
Latest Revenue	2025: $8.16 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $316 million
Main Products/Services	Less-than-truckload freight, transportation and logistics

XPO is a transportation and logistics company that sits in Greenwich, Connecticut. It cares a lot about moving freight. It is especially good at less‑than‑truckload or LTL shipping.

LTL shipping is useful when a shipment is not big enough, for a truck. Many small shipments can share the truck. This helps businesses that move freight.

XPO earned $8.16 billion in revenue in 2025. XPO made a profit of $316 million.

The company built its business around freight transportation and logistics. XPO’s US operations help companies that need to move commercial goods, not just parcels.

8. Knight-Swift Transportation

Category	Details
Founded	1966
Headquarters	Phoenix, Arizona
Latest Revenue	2025: $7.47 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $65.9 million attributable to Knight-Swift
Main Products/Services	Truckload, LTL, logistics and intermodal transportation

Knight-Swift is one of the freight transportation companies in North America. Its main office is in Phoenix, Arizona. The company works in areas, including full truckload, less-than-truckload, logistics and intermodal transportation.

The business that it has today came from the 2017 merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation. However the company’s history started back in 1966.

In 2025 Knight-Swift had $7.47 billion in sales. The net profit for Knight-Swift was $65.9 million, which’s less than the $117.6 million in 2024.

Knight-Swift moved 1.8 billion loaded miles for customers in North America during 2025.

9. Old Dominion Freight Line

Category	Details
Founded	1934
Headquarters	Thomasville, North Carolina
Latest Revenue	2025: $5.50 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $1.02 billion
Main Products/Services	LTL freight, pickup and delivery, logistics and other freight services

Old Dominion Freight Line, which is often called ODFL, focuses mainly on than-truckload freight transportation. The company was founded in 1934. Has its principal executive offices in Thomasville, North Carolina.

Its LTL network allows different customers to share truck capacity when their shipments don’t require a truck. The company also provides pickup and delivery services and other transportation-related services.

Old Dominion reported $5.50 billion in revenue for 2025. Net income was $1.02 billion while LTL services accounted for most of its revenue.

Its strong profit compared with revenue also makes it different from some shipping companies that operate with much higher costs.

10. ArcBest

Category	Details
Founded	1923
Headquarters	Fort Smith, Arkansas
Latest Revenue	2025: $4.01 billion
Latest Net Income	2025: $60.1 million
Main Products/Services	LTL freight, truckload, logistics, intermodal, air and ocean services

ArcBest began in 1923 as a freight hauler in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today it has grown into a logistics company that provides transportation and supply‑chain services. Its headquarters remain in Fort Smith.

The company offers less‑than‑truckload transportation through ABF Freight. Also provides truckload, managed transportation, intermodal, international air and ocean services, warehousing and other logistics solutions. I find it impressive how ArcBest covers many areas.

For the year 2025 its recorded revenue of $4.01 billion and a net income of $60.1 million, from continuing operations. ArcBest noted that revenue fell from $4.18 billion in 2024. 

Main Comparison Table

Company	Latest Revenue	Main Products/Services
UPS	$88.7B (2025)	Package delivery, freight, air/ocean freight, logistics
FedEx	$94.7B (FY2026)	Express delivery, ground shipping, freight, logistics
USPS	$80.5B (FY2025)	Mail, package delivery, Ground Advantage, Priority Mail
DHL Group	€82.9B (2025)	Express shipping, freight, e-commerce, supply chain
Maersk	$54.0B (2025)	Ocean shipping, containers, terminals, logistics
C.H. Robinson	$16.2B (2025)	Truckload, LTL, ocean, air freight, logistics
Ryder	$12.7B (2025)	Fleet management, transportation, warehousing, logistics
J.B. Hunt	$12.0B (2025)	Trucking, intermodal, dedicated transportation, brokerage
XPO	$8.2B (2025)	LTL freight, road transportation, freight technology
Expeditors	$11.07B (2025)	Air/ocean freight, customs, warehousing, distribution

Important:  Revenue figures are company-wide figures and aren’t directly comparable by US shipping revenue alone. DHL and Maersk, for example, report global revenue, while USPS reports operating revenue. The latest available financial year also differs between companies.

How to Choose a Shipping Company in the USA?

The choice of a shipping company depends on the items you are sending and the destination. For packages companies like FedEx and UPS offer extensive delivery networks. Businesses that send freight may require services from companies such as J.B. Hunt, XPO or Old Dominion.

Speed of delivery, cost of shipping, tracking ability, coverage area and the type of goods you are transporting are also important. For shipments customs handling and freight‑forwarding services can be as important as delivery time. It is an idea to compare the service and price for your particular shipment rather than choosing a shipping company only because it is the biggest name.

Conclusion 

The US shipping industry includes companies with different business models. FedEx and UPS focus heavily on package delivery while companies such as C.H. Robinson, Ryder and J.B. Hunt handles freight and logistics needs.

Revenue also shows the difference in size between these businesses. The right shipping company depends on the type of shipment, destination, delivery speed and service you require.

FAQs

Here is the corrected FAQ format with questions in H4, questions bold, and answers in paragraph format:

1. Which is the largest shipping company in the USA?

According to the recent revenue figures used in this article, FedEx ranks first with approximately $94.7 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue. UPS follows with approximately $88.66 billion in 2025 revenue. The two companies have different fiscal reporting periods.

2. What are the top shipping companies in the USA?

Some of the leading shipping and logistics companies include FedEx, UPS, C.H. Robinson, Ryder, J.B. Hunt, Expeditors, XPO, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion Freight Line, and ArcBest. These companies provide different types of shipping, freight, transportation, and logistics services.

3. Is UPS bigger than FedEx?

According to the annual revenue figures used in this article, FedEx is larger. FedEx reported approximately $94.7 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue, while UPS reported approximately $88.66 billion in 2025 revenue.

4. What does C.H. Robinson do?

C.H. Robinson provides transportation and supply-chain services for businesses. Its services include truckload transportation, LTL shipping, ocean and air freight, customs services, and other logistics solutions.

5. What is LTL shipping?

LTL means less-than-truckload. LTL shipping is generally used when a shipment does not require an entire truck. Multiple customers’ shipments can be transported together and moved through a network of freight terminals or service centers.

6. What does J.B. Hunt do?

J.B. Hunt is a transportation and logistics company that provides services including trucking, intermodal transportation, dedicated transportation, and logistics solutions. The company serves businesses across multiple industries.

7. Is Expeditors a shipping company?

Expeditors is a logistics and freight-forwarding company. It arranges air and ocean freight and also provides customs brokerage, warehousing, distribution, and other supply-chain services.

8. What does Ryder do?

Ryder provides fleet management, supply-chain, and dedicated transportation services. The company also operates in vehicle leasing, maintenance, and rental services.

9. Which companies are best for freight shipping?

The best company depends on the type, size, destination, and urgency of the shipment. Companies such as XPO, Old Dominion, J.B. Hunt, Knight-Swift, and ArcBest have significant freight operations, while FedEx and UPS are widely known for package delivery and express shipping.

10. How are these shipping companies ranked?

This list uses annual revenue as one of the main ranking factors, along with each company’s size and role in the U.S. shipping and logistics market. Since companies have different fiscal years and business models, the ranking should not be treated as an official industry ranking.