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
37,449
Active Companies
2.74% of U.S. Total
2,391
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
1,929,150
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in NC
202,291
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in NC
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: September 9, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mecklenburg | 5,434 | 14.51% |
| 2 | Wake | 3,842 | 10.26% |
| 3 | Guilford | 2,081 | 5.56% |
| 4 | Cumberland | 1,238 | 3.31% |
| 5 | Union | 1,008 | 2.69% |
| 6 | Forsyth | 935 | 2.50% |
| 7 | Johnston | 919 | 2.45% |
| 8 | Cabarrus | 850 | 2.27% |
| 9 | Durham | 791 | 2.11% |
| 10 | Buncombe | 704 | 1.88% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 4,664 | 12.45% |
| 2 | Raleigh | 2,000 | 5.34% |
| 3 | Greensboro | 1,171 | 3.13% |
| 4 | Fayetteville | 916 | 2.45% |
| 5 | Durham | 766 | 2.05% |
| 6 | Winston-Salem | 601 | 1.60% |
| 7 | Concord | 537 | 1.43% |
| 8 | Monroe | 461 | 1.23% |
| 9 | High Point | 454 | 1.21% |
| 10 | Clayton | 388 | 1.04% |
Company Size Distribution
37,449
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
21,067
64.31%
2–5 Power Units
9,198
28.08%
6–20 Power Units
1,924
5.87%
21–100 Power Units
457
1.39%
101+ Power Units
115
0.35%
Company size is based on total number of power units.