List of Publicly Traded Trucking Companies Listed on Major U.S. Exchanges
A comprehensive directory of trucking stocks spanning LTL, truckload, and asset-light transportation companies, featuring 2026 market data, freight cycle trends, and analyst insights.
With approximately 20 publicly traded trucking companies there are definitely a few choices for investors to contemplate. Many of these trucking companies offer a wide range of services which can include container, dedicated, dry van, emergency, expedited, flat bed, heavy haul, intermodal, less-than-truckload and temperature controlled transportation services to name a few. These companies also often provide an array of logistical services including brokerage, supply chain management and warehousing services. The trucking sector in 2026 continues to navigate a shifting freight cycle, with LTL leaders like Old Dominion (ODFL) and Saia (SAIA) outperforming on superior margins and network density, while spot rates show early signs of stabilization after a prolonged capacity glut.
There are also several companies that specialize in specific areas of transportation. For example, Marten Transport (MRTN) focuses on time and temperature sensitive transportation services while Patriot Transportation Holding (PATI) transports liquid and dry bulk commodities. There are also companies that operate under an asset-light model that avoid the capital expenditures of company owned fleets through the use of owner-operators.
Key Takeaways
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers like Old Dominion (ODFL) and Saia (SAIA) command premium valuations due to higher operating margins (15-20%) and dense terminal networks. Explore SAIA's profile for detailed financials and growth metrics.
Spot rates have shown modest improvement (+5% Q1 2026) following a prolonged capacity glut. Bankruptcies among weaker carriers are reducing excess capacity, potentially benefiting well-capitalized incumbents with pricing power.
Companies like Landstar System (LSTR) and Roadrunner Transportation operate asset-light models using owner-operators, reducing capital expenditures and providing flexibility through freight cycles, though with typically lower margins.
Use the Trucking Industry Comparison Widget to analyze trends, earnings per share, P/E ratio, and beta across all companies on this list for informed decision-making.
Top Trucking Stocks by Market Cap (2026)
A comparative overview of leading publicly traded trucking companies ranked by market capitalization.
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Industry | Market Cap | YTD % | P/E Ratio | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ODFL | Old Dominion Freight Line | LTL | $40.2B | +3.15% | 35.2 | 0.4% |
| 2 | JBHT | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | Intermodal/Truckload | $18.5B | +2.80% | 28.7 | 0.9% |
| 3 | SAIA | Saia Inc. | LTL | $10.7B | +6.58% | 42.1 | N/A |
| 4 | KNX | Knight-Swift Transportation | Truckload/LTL | $10.2B | +4.96% | 32.5 | 1.1% |
| 5 | LSTR | Landstar System | Asset-Light | $6.8B | -1.20% | 24.8 | 1.8% |
| 6 | WERN | Werner Enterprises | Truckload/Logistics | $2.8B | -4.91% | 22.3 | 1.4% |
| 7 | ARCB | ArcBest Corporation | LTL/Logistics | $2.4B | +1.85% | 15.6 | 0.6% |
| 8 | SNDR | Schneider National | Truckload/Intermodal | $2.2B | -0.75% | 18.9 | 1.2% |
| 9 | MRTN | Marten Transport | Temperature-Controlled | $1.5B | +2.30% | 21.4 | 1.0% |
| 10 | HTLD | Heartland Express | Truckload | $1.1B | -2.15% | 28.9 | 0.7% |
Publicly Traded Trucking Companies — Complete Company List
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Trucking Companies: Large-Cap Stocks
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) (Full truckload freight transportation services throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States)
Trucking Companies: Mid-Cap Stocks
- Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX) (Container, dedicated, dry van, flat bed, heavy haul, intermodal and temperature controlled)
- Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) (Asset-Light Provider: border crossing, emergency, expedited, less-than truckload (LTL), rail intermodal, temperature controlled and truckload van)
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) (Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services; logistics services including brokerage, delivery, expedited, supply chain consulting and warehousing)
- Schneider National, Inc. (SNDR) (IPO April 6, 2017; trucking, intermodal and logistics services)
Trucking Companies: Small-Cap Stocks
- ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) (Freight transportation and logistics company: less-than-truckload (LTL) network, third-party logistics services, supply chain digital tools and software)
- Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (CVTI) (Transportation and logistics services: the company is home to numerous subsidiaries)
- Daseke, Inc. (DSKE) (Open deck trucking)
- Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) (Transportation and logistics company: regional truckload, long haul)
- Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) (Time and temperature sensitive transportation services)
- Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (RRTS) (Asset-light logistics provider)
- Saia, Inc. (SAIA) (Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services)
- Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH) (Asset-light provider: transportation and logistics services)
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) (Transportation and logistics: dedicated van, expedited, flatbed, medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van and temperature-controlled)
- YRC Worldwide, Inc. (YRCW) (Holding company for a number of transportation focused subsidiaries)
Trucking Companies: Micro-Cap Stocks
- Celadon Group, Inc. (CGI) (Dedicated, local, long-haul and regional services throughout North America; freight management services; less-than-truckload consolidation and freight brokerage services; supply chain management)
- P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (PTSI) (Trucking and logistics services: dry van truckload, expedited, intermodal)
- Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (PATI) (Liquid and dry bulk commodities)
- USA Truck, Inc. (USAK) (Dry van truckload carrier)
Risks & Considerations
Freight Cycle Sensitivity
Trucking stocks are highly cyclical, with earnings tied to industrial production, consumer spending, and spot rate trends. Excess capacity can pressure pricing power, though LTL carriers with dense networks typically demonstrate greater resilience during downturns.
Driver Shortages and Labor Costs
The industry faces persistent driver recruitment and retention challenges. Rising wages, benefits, and insurance costs can compress operating margins, particularly for truckload carriers with higher driver turnover rates.
Fuel Price Volatility
Diesel fuel represents a significant operating expense. While fuel surcharges partially mitigate exposure, rapid price spikes can create timing mismatches and pressure profitability, especially for smaller carriers with less sophisticated hedging programs.
Regulatory and Infrastructure Pressures
Emissions standards, hours-of-service rules, and potential infrastructure funding changes create ongoing compliance costs and operational constraints. Companies with newer, more efficient fleets are better positioned to absorb regulatory headwinds.