Top Trucking Companies in North Carolina
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%.
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.
Largest Trucking Companies in North Carolina
Active Motor Carriers in North Carolina
| Company | City | Operation | Fleet Size | Safety Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight Line Inc DOT# 90849 | Thomasville | Interstate | 10,974 | › | |
| Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation DOT# 191496 | Concord | Interstate | 2,954 | › | |
| Bfs Asset Holdings Llc DOT# 325981 | Raleigh | Interstate | 4,923 | › | |
| Adusa Transportation Llc DOT# 57029 | Salisbury | Interstate | 862 | › | |
| Epes Transport System Llc DOT# 120195 | Greensboro | Interstate | 1,183 | › | |
| Hilco Transport Inc DOT# 328463 | Greensboro | Interstate | 240 | › | |
| Waste Industries Usa DOT# 198696 | Raleigh | Interstate | 1,586 | › | |
| Cargo Transporters Inc DOT# 257768 | Claremont | Interstate | 500 | › | |
| Lowe'S Home Centers Llc DOT# 97235 | Mooresville | Interstate | 1,507 | › | |
| Compass Group Usa Inc DOT# 132504 | Charlotte | Interstate | 2,569 | › | |
| Billor Us Transport Llc DOT# 3749157 | Raleigh | Interstate | 467 | › | |
| Asphalt Buyer Ii Llc DOT# 4350289 | Huntersville | Interstate | 1,247 | › | |
| Migway Inc DOT# 2328470 | Pineville | Interstate | 276 | › | |
| Waste Management of Carolinas Inc DOT# 334451 | Gastonia | Interstate | 513 | › | |
| Ccbcc Operations Llc DOT# 1441162 | Charlotte | Interstate | 2,586 | › | |
| Swto Llc DOT# 943113 | Winston-Salem | Interstate | 225 | › | |
| Harris Teeter Llc DOT# 16362 | Matthews | Interstate | 389 | › | |
| Merchants Transport of Hickory Llc DOT# 48104 | Hickory | Interstate | 308 | › | |
| Red Classic Transit Llc DOT# 2097834 | Charlotte | Interstate | 577 | › | |
| Petroleum Transport Company Inc DOT# 284383 | Pilot Mountain | Interstate | 194 | › | |
| Blue Max Trucking Inc DOT# 292091 | Charlotte | Interstate | 310 | › | |
| Tidewater Transit Co Inc DOT# 90882 | Kinston | Interstate | 305 | › | |
| Barnhill Contracting Company DOT# 83908 | Rocky Mount | Intrastate (Hazmat) | 254 | › | |
| Road Wizards Inc DOT# 2999415 | Pineville | Interstate | 201 | › | |
| Best Dedicated Llc DOT# 1247640 | Kenersville | Interstate | 312 | › |
Cities in North Carolina
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Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly for North Carolina motor carriers. Last updated: 2026-03-09.