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Trucking Companies in North Carolina

Directory of 53,985+ registered carriers in North Carolina (NC). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in North Carolina

North Carolina has emerged as a major logistics hub, with Charlotte and the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) driving freight demand. Old Dominion Freight Line, one of the premier LTL carriers in the nation, is headquartered in Thomasville. The I-85 corridor from Charlotte through Greensboro is one of the busiest trucking lanes in the Southeast. Charlotte's financial district generates specialized freight demand, while the agricultural eastern part of the state produces tobacco, hogs (Smithfield Foods), and sweet potatoes. The Triad region (Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point) remains a furniture manufacturing center.

Top Trucking Companies in North Carolina

1

Old Dominion Freight Line

City
Thomasville, NC
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

FedEx Freight

City
Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
3

Werner Enterprises

City
Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
4

Estes Express Lines

City
Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size
9,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
5

Volvo Trucks Private Fleet

City
Greensboro, NC
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
6

Smithfield Foods Fleet

City
Tar Heel, NC
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
ReeferDedicated
7

Carolina Freight

City
Raleigh, NC
Fleet Size
350+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
8

Bank of America Logistics Fleet

City
Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
DedicatedSpecialized
9

Piedmont Express

City
Winston-Salem, NC
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
LTLReefer
10

Southeastern Freight Lines

City
Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size
3,600+
Specialties
LTLDry Van

North Carolina Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.50

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Charlotte
  • Raleigh
  • Greensboro
  • Winston-Salem

Key Industries

  • Financial services logistics
  • Automotive
  • Tobacco/food processing
  • Furniture manufacturing

North Carolina Trucking Regulations

North Carolina follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has limited toll roads (Triangle Expressway, Monroe Expressway). Annual vehicle inspections are required. Mountain routes in western NC require careful brake management. The state has aggressive speed enforcement on I-95 and I-85.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in North Carolina

North Carolina has approximately 53,985 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Old Dominion Freight Line, FedEx Freight, Werner Enterprises.
The largest carriers operating in North Carolina include Old Dominion Freight Line, FedEx Freight, Werner Enterprises. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in North Carolina are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Financial services logistics, Automotive, Tobacco/food processing, Furniture manufacturing. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.50.
The major freight hubs in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
North Carolina follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has limited toll roads (Triangle Expressway, Monroe Expressway). Annual vehicle inspections are required. Mountain routes in western NC require careful brake management. The state has aggressive speed enforcement on I-95 and I-85.