Active Trucking
Companies in North Carolina
Comprehensive statistics on active trucking companies based in North Carolina. Data is sourced from the FMCSA and updated weekly.
Data updated weekly from FMCSA
37,398
Active Companies
2.73% of U.S. Total
2,337
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
1,928,856
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in NC
201,506
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in NC
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: October 14, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mecklenburg | 5,427 | 14.51% |
| 2 | Wake | 3,832 | 10.25% |
| 3 | Guilford | 2,077 | 5.55% |
| 4 | Cumberland | 1,229 | 3.29% |
| 5 | Union | 1,001 | 2.68% |
| 6 | Forsyth | 930 | 2.49% |
| 7 | Johnston | 926 | 2.48% |
| 8 | Cabarrus | 858 | 2.29% |
| 9 | Durham | 797 | 2.13% |
| 10 | Buncombe | 701 | 1.87% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 4,662 | 12.47% |
| 2 | Raleigh | 1,996 | 5.34% |
| 3 | Greensboro | 1,169 | 3.13% |
| 4 | Fayetteville | 901 | 2.41% |
| 5 | Durham | 772 | 2.06% |
| 6 | Winston-Salem | 596 | 1.59% |
| 7 | Concord | 542 | 1.45% |
| 8 | Monroe | 455 | 1.22% |
| 9 | High Point | 449 | 1.20% |
| 10 | Clayton | 391 | 1.05% |
Company Size Distribution
37,398
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
20,915
63.87%
2–5 Power Units
9,280
28.34%
6–20 Power Units
1,967
6.01%
21–100 Power Units
470
1.44%
101+ Power Units
114
0.35%
Company size is based on total number of power units.