Hire Truck Drivers in North Carolina
Access our network of 62,000+ CDL drivers in North Carolina. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with high demand across all equipment types.
North Carolina Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
62,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
high
CDL Schools
70+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
64%
Top Hiring Cities in North Carolina
#1
Charlotte
#2
Raleigh
#3
Greensboro
#4
Winston-Salem
#5
Durham
#6
Fayetteville
Major Employers in North Carolina
Amazon CLT2-CLT6
Walmart DCs
Smithfield Foods
Volvo Trucks (Greensboro)
Bank of America
Hire Drivers in North Carolina by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see North Carolina-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: high
CDL Training Pipeline in North Carolina
70+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in North Carolina
North Carolina's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your North Carolina-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire Drivers in North Carolina
I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast
Moderate cost of living with competitive wages
Diverse economy — banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tech
Military bases (Bragg/Liberty, Lejeune) create government freight
Port of Wilmington expanding creates new drayage demand
Hiring Drivers in North Carolina — FAQ
North Carolina's Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) tech boom, Charlotte's banking sector, and the I-85 manufacturing corridor are driving population and freight growth. New distribution center construction is outpacing most other Southeast states.
North Carolina drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year. The state's moderate cost of living makes these wages competitive. Charlotte and Raleigh metro positions pay at the higher end.
Manufacturing (Volvo Trucks, furniture), agriculture (produce, tobacco, pork), banking/financial distribution (Charlotte), military logistics (Fayetteville), and e-commerce (Amazon CLT complex) are the primary drivers.
Charlotte has a larger driver pool due to its logistics infrastructure and I-85/I-77 crossroads. Raleigh is growing faster but has fewer experienced drivers. Both are competitive markets where home-daily positions attract the best candidates.
Eastern North Carolina produce season (sweet potatoes, blueberries, vegetables) creates seasonal reefer demand from May through September. The western mountain region also generates seasonal tourism-related freight.