800+ Open Positions
Trucking Companies Hiring in North Carolina
North Carolina's trucking market is boosted by Old Dominion's headquarters in Thomasville, Charlotte's financial district freight, and the Research Triangle's growing distribution sector. The state's furniture and textile legacy still generates significant outbound loads.
12Companies Listed
800+Open Positions
5Hiring Now
7With Sign-On Bonus
Companies Actively Hiring in North Carolina
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Southeastern Freight LinesHiring Now
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyLTL Dock-to-Driver
1 year CDL-A
Werner EnterprisesOpen Positions
OTR SoloRegional Day CabDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $2,000Recent graduates accepted (with CDL training)
Schneider NationalOpen Positions
OTR Team DriverRegional Day CabDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $5,000Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
J.B. Hunt Transport ServicesOpen Positions
OTR SoloRegional Dry VanLocal City Driver
6 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
Knight-Swift TransportationActively Recruiting
OTR SoloRegional Home WeeklyDedicated Account Driver
Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)
Prime Inc.Hiring Now
OTR Team DriverRegional Home WeeklyProduce Season Reefer
Bonus: $3,000No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Ryder SystemActively Recruiting
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $4,0001 year CDL-A
Penske LogisticsHiring Now
Regional Day CabLocal P&D DriverDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $6,0001 year CDL-A preferred
Walmart TransportationOpen Positions
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $6,00030 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
Amazon FreightActively Recruiting
Regional Dry VanLocal City DriverDedicated Route Driver
1 year CDL-A (some positions accept recent graduates)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What trucking companies hire in North Carolina?
- Old Dominion Freight Line (headquartered in Thomasville), Southeastern Freight Lines, FedEx Freight, Estes Express, and Amazon Freight all actively recruit CDL drivers across North Carolina.
- Is Charlotte a good trucking market?
- Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing freight markets in the Southeast. The city's financial district, growing population, and I-85/I-77 corridors create strong demand for local, regional, and dedicated drivers.
- What do North Carolina truck drivers earn?
- North Carolina CDL drivers earn $50,000 to $85,000 annually. LTL drivers at Old Dominion and other carriers in the state often earn on the higher end, with the Triad and Charlotte areas offering the best compensation.
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