Trucking Companies in North Carolina
North Carolina has 22,818 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 22,818 hold current operating authority. The North Carolina carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
22,818 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across North Carolina.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in North Carolina
North Carolina's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the North Carolina freight market
North Carolina ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 22,818 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22,818 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 13.1 power units, with 27,626 single-truck owner-operators comprising 121.1% of the carrier population. Charlotte leads with 4,531 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among North Carolina's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in North Carolina includes 213 operators running 101+ power units alongside 27,626 single-truck operations. A total of 4 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, operating under the heightened safety protocols of 49 CFR Part 397. New market entries remain steady: 2,148 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 6,087 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 61 active risk indicators across North Carolina carriers (0.27% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 61 North Carolina carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in North Carolina
Largest North Carolina carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Lewis Logistics Nc LLC has operated for 2.1y with 120010 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Big Step Logistics LLC has operated for 0.0y with 15001 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Old Dominion Freight Line INC has operated for 52.0y with 10974 power units and 11620 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Compass Group Usa INC has operated for 52.0y with 5713 power units and 4370 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bfs Asset Holdings LLC has operated for 37.8y with 4524 power units and 5436 drivers under Common authority.
Salem Leasing Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 4037 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Duke Energy Business Services LLC has operated for 52.0y with 3861 power units and 3982 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 2954 power units and 3010 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Pike Electric LLC has operated for 52.0y with 2829 power units and 4450 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ccbcc Operations LLC has operated for 20.5y with 2586 power units and 2804 drivers under Contract authority.
All carriers in North Carolina
22,818 carriers total. Page 1 of 913. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lewis Logistics Nc LLC Pikeville, NC | MC1635677 | 4228749 | 120010 | 2.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Big Step Logistics LLC Mebane, NC | MC1823500 | 4580925 | 15001 | 0.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Old Dominion Freight Line INC Thomasville, NC | MC107478 | 90849 | 10974 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Compass Group Usa INC Charlotte, NC | - | 132504 | 5713 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Bfs Asset Holdings LLC Raleigh, NC | MC788191 | 325981 | 4524 | 37.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Salem Leasing Corporation Winston Salem, NC | MC586315 | 181069 | 4037 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Duke Energy Business Services LLC Charlotte, NC | - | 94646 | 3861 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation Concord, NC | MC154105 | 191496 | 2954 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Pike Electric LLC Mt Airy, NC | - | 165182 | 2829 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Ccbcc Operations LLC Charlotte, NC | MC623447 | 1441162 | 2586 | 20.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Waste Industries Usa Raleigh, NC | MC336320 | 198696 | 1852 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | The Remnants LLC Fayetteville, NC | MC1665569 | 4283574 | 1513 | 1.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Lowe'S Home Centers LLC Mooresville, NC | - | 97235 | 1507 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Enterprise Leasing Company Southeast Charlotte, NC | - | 1718868 | 1431 | 18.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Asphalt Buyer Ii LLC Huntersville, NC | MC1700864 | 4350289 | 1247 | 1.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Epes Transport System LLC Greensboro, NC | MC44128 | 120195 | 896 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Adusa Transportation LLC Salisbury, NC | MC164100 | 57029 | 862 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC Raleigh, NC | - | 148431 | 754 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Vallen Distribution INC Belmont, NC | - | 354963 | 744 | 37.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Martin Marietta Materials INC Raleigh, NC | - | 382882 | 707 | 36.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Mcmahon Truck Leasing LLC Charlotte, NC | - | 674159 | 634 | 29.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Pike Electric West LLC Mount Airy, NC | - | 4333055 | 621 | 1.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Red Classic Transit LLC Charlotte, NC | MC731758 | 2097834 | 577 | 15.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | River City Construction LLC Washington, NC | - | 418543 | 566 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Lamberts Cable Splicing Company LLC Rocky Mount, NC | - | 977888 | 561 | 24.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
North Carolina trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 22,818 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 22,818 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in North Carolina has the most trucking companies?
Charlotte leads with 4,531 carriers, followed by Raleigh (2,083) and Greensboro (1,239).
What is the average fleet size in North Carolina?
The average fleet size among North Carolina carriers is 13.1 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many North Carolina carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 61 active risk indicators among North Carolina carriers, representing 0.27% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in North Carolina?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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