Top Trucking Companies in North Carolina

NC53,172 Active CarriersRanked #11 by Active Carriers
Updated: 2026-03-09

North Carolina is home to 53,172 active trucking companies and FMCSA-registered motor carriers (ranked 11th in the United States). Browse carriers by city, filter by safety rating, and access full inspection and crash records for every registered operator.

2% of inspected carriers hold a Satisfactory safety rating — below the national average. The average out-of-service rate of 24.7% exceeds the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

53,172
Active Carriers
18,743
Carriers Inspected
2%
Satisfactory Rating
24.7%
Avg OOS Rate

Safety Overview

North Carolina ranks #11 in the United States by number of active carriers, with 18,743 carriers having undergone FMCSA inspection. Safety performance warrants attention — the 24.7% average OOS rate exceeds the national benchmark of ~21%. 2% of rated carriers hold a Satisfactory rating. This page helps you compare carriers across North Carolina based on safety, inspection history, and operational scale.

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Active Motor Carriers in North Carolina

Active Carriers — North Carolina
Showing 125 of 53,172
CompanyCityOperationFleet SizeSafety Rating
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
DOT# 90849
ThomasvilleInterstate10,974Satisfactory
Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
DOT# 191496
ConcordInterstate2,954Satisfactory
Bfs Asset Holdings Llc
DOT# 325981
RaleighInterstate4,923Satisfactory
Adusa Transportation Llc
DOT# 57029
SalisburyInterstate862Satisfactory
Epes Transport System Llc
DOT# 120195
GreensboroInterstate1,183Satisfactory
Hilco Transport Inc
DOT# 328463
GreensboroInterstate240Not Rated
Waste Industries Usa
DOT# 198696
RaleighInterstate1,586Satisfactory
Cargo Transporters Inc
DOT# 257768
ClaremontInterstate500Satisfactory
Lowe'S Home Centers Llc
DOT# 97235
MooresvilleInterstate1,507Conditional
Compass Group Usa Inc
DOT# 132504
CharlotteInterstate2,569Conditional
Billor Us Transport Llc
DOT# 3749157
RaleighInterstate467Not Rated
Asphalt Buyer Ii Llc
DOT# 4350289
HuntersvilleInterstate1,247Not Rated
Migway Inc
DOT# 2328470
PinevilleInterstate276Satisfactory
Waste Management of Carolinas Inc
DOT# 334451
GastoniaInterstate513Satisfactory
Ccbcc Operations Llc
DOT# 1441162
CharlotteInterstate2,586Not Rated
Swto Llc
DOT# 943113
Winston-SalemInterstate225Satisfactory
Harris Teeter Llc
DOT# 16362
MatthewsInterstate389Satisfactory
Merchants Transport of Hickory Llc
DOT# 48104
HickoryInterstate308Satisfactory
Red Classic Transit Llc
DOT# 2097834
CharlotteInterstate577Not Rated
Petroleum Transport Company Inc
DOT# 284383
Pilot MountainInterstate194Satisfactory
Blue Max Trucking Inc
DOT# 292091
CharlotteInterstate310Satisfactory
Tidewater Transit Co Inc
DOT# 90882
KinstonInterstate305Satisfactory
Barnhill Contracting Company
DOT# 83908
Rocky MountIntrastate (Hazmat)254Not Rated
Road Wizards Inc
DOT# 2999415
PinevilleInterstate201Not Rated
Best Dedicated Llc
DOT# 1247640
KenersvilleInterstate312Not Rated
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Cities in North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trucking companies are in North Carolina?

There are 53,172 active trucking companies registered in North Carolina with the FMCSA.

Which cities in North Carolina have the most motor carriers?

Charlotte (5,417), Raleigh (2,393), and Greensboro (1,470) have the largest number of FMCSA-registered carriers in North Carolina.

How do I find a North Carolina trucking company by DOT number?

Use the search bar at the top of the page to look up any North Carolina carrier by company name or USDOT number, and access the full carrier profile including safety ratings and inspection history.

What is the average OOS rate for North Carolina carriers?

The average out-of-service rate for North Carolina carriers is 24.7%, which exceeds the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. OOS rate measures the percentage of inspections that resulted in a carrier being taken out of service.

How safe are trucking companies in North Carolina?

North Carolina carriers have a 2% Satisfactory rating rate and an average OOS rate of 24.7%. Always review individual carrier profiles before making decisions.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly for North Carolina motor carriers. Last updated: 2026-03-09.