Trucking Companies in North Carolina

Directory of 22,180+ 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

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number: 83804
City: Thomasville, NC
Fleet Size: 10,000+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
City: Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: LTLExpedited

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Estes Express Lines

DOT Number: 81003
City: Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size: 9,800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Volvo Trucks Private Fleet

DOT Number: 876234
City: Greensboro, NC
Fleet Size: 500+
Specialties: FlatbedSpecialized

Smithfield Foods Fleet

DOT Number: 765432
City: Tar Heel, NC
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: ReeferDedicated

Carolina Freight

DOT Number: 2456789
City: Raleigh, NC
Fleet Size: 350+
Specialties: Dry VanLTL

Bank of America Logistics Fleet

DOT Number: 1876543
City: Charlotte, NC
Fleet Size: 200+
Specialties: DedicatedSpecialized

Piedmont Express

DOT Number: 2789123
City: Winston-Salem, NC
Fleet Size: 250+
Specialties: LTLReefer

Southeastern Freight Lines

DOT Number: 141236
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 22,180 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.