Rising-Star Trucking Companies in North Carolina

Up-and-coming North Carolina carriers adding new equipment fast — with a modern fleet and a clean safety record.

40carriers · ranked from the live FMCSA record & Vektor analysis
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1ODOld Dominion Freight Line Inc Clear · 88USDOT 90849 · MC-107478· Thomasville, NC· Asset-based+3617 new units · 12mo6.2 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority10,974 power units88 verdict2Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation Clear · 88USDOT 191496 · MC-154105· Concord, NC· Asset-based+1079 new units · 12mo6.2 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority2,954 power units88 verdict3BFS Asset Holdings LLC Clear · 88USDOT 325981 · MC-788191· Raleigh, NC· Asset-based+691 new units · 12mo7.5 yr avg fleet age37 yr authority4,524 power units88 verdict4ATAdusa Transportation LLC Clear · 88USDOT 57029 · MC-164100· Salisbury, NC· Asset-based+669 new units · 12mo6.1 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority862 power units88 verdict5ETEpes Transport System LLC Clear · 88USDOT 120195 · MC-44128· Greensboro, NC· Asset-based+635 new units · 12mo5.3 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority896 power units88 verdict6CTCargo Transporters Inc Clear · 88USDOT 257768 · MC-161652· Claremont, NC· Asset-based+426 new units · 12mo4.9 yr avg fleet age41 yr authority500 power units88 verdict7RCRed Classic Transit LLC Clear · 88USDOT 2097834 · MC-731758· Charlotte, NC· Asset-based+355 new units · 12mo5.1 yr avg fleet age15 yr authority577 power units88 verdict8ABAsphalt Buyer Ii LLC Clear · 88USDOT 4350289 · MC-1700864· Huntersville, NC· Lessor pool+349 new units · 12mo3.2 yr avg fleet age1 yr authority1,247 power units88 verdict9HTHarris Teeter LLC Clear · 88USDOT 16362 · MC-200790· Matthews, NC· Small fleet+232 new units · 12mo7.8 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority389 power units88 verdict10MTMerchants Transport of Hickory LLC Clear · 88USDOT 48104 · MC-162035· Hickory, NC· Asset-based+227 new units · 12mo4.1 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority274 power units88 verdict11SFSunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc Clear · 88USDOT 97173 · MC-128117· Hickory, NC· Asset-based+210 new units · 12mo7.1 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority258 power units88 verdict12HTHilco Transport Inc Clear · 88USDOT 328463 · MC-207641· Greensboro, NC· Small fleet+196 new units · 12mo6.8 yr avg fleet age37 yr authority299 power units88 verdict13SMSealy Mattress Manufacturing Company LLC Clear · 88USDOT 44645 · MC-547684· Trinity, NC· Asset-based+187 new units · 12mo5.8 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority294 power units88 verdict14RWRoad Wizards Inc Review · 81USDOT 2999415 · MC-23264· Pineville, NC· Small fleet+183 new units · 12mo2.4 yr avg fleet age9 yr authority201 power units81 verdict15HTHK Trucking LLC Review · 81USDOT 4023650 · MC-1522773· Charlotte, NC· Lessor pool+154 new units · 12mo6.2 yr avg fleet age3 yr authority125 power units81 verdict16PTPetroleum Transport Company Inc Clear · 88USDOT 284383 · MC-184340· Pilot Mountain, NC· Small fleet+150 new units · 12mo6.5 yr avg fleet age39 yr authority195 power units88 verdict17STSwing Transport Inc Review · 81USDOT 142116 · MC-115176· Salisbury, NC· Small fleet+140 new units · 12mo7.3 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority160 power units81 verdict18STSharp Transit LLC Review · 81USDOT 910824 · MC-394995· Salisbury, NC· Asset-based+132 new units · 12mo5.2 yr avg fleet age25 yr authority360 power units81 verdict19BFBrooks Furniture Xpress Inc Clear · 88USDOT 831953 · MC-365121· Conover, NC· Small fleet+132 new units · 12mo6.8 yr avg fleet age26 yr authority190 power units88 verdict20MTMabe Trucking Co Inc Review · 81USDOT 517375 · MC-222306· Eden, NC· Asset-based+129 new units · 12mo6.7 yr avg fleet age33 yr authority240 power units81 verdict21STSouthland Transportation Company Clear · 88USDOT 311711 · MC-199727· Boonville, NC· Asset-based+126 new units · 12mo7.1 yr avg fleet age38 yr authority188 power units88 verdict22MIMigway Inc Review · 81USDOT 2328470 · MC-794884· Pineville, NC· Asset-based+124 new units · 12mo4.8 yr avg fleet age13 yr authority300 power units81 verdict23DTDr Trans LLC Clear · 86USDOT 3771325 · MC-128126· Charlotte, NC· Lessor pool+112 new units · 12mo7 yr avg fleet age4 yr authority60 power units86 verdict24STSuperior Transportation Inc Clear · 94USDOT 3479143 · MC-1141236· Shelby, NC· Small fleet+111 new units · 12mo5.8 yr avg fleet age5 yr authority103 power units94 verdict25Nci Group Inc Clear · 88USDOT 251898 · MC-587695· Cary, NC· Small fleet+98 new units · 12mo6.7 yr avg fleet age41 yr authority291 power units88 verdict26GLGQ Line LLC Review · 74USDOT 4077475 · MC-1550416· Waxhaw, NC· Lessor pool+97 new units · 12mo2.6 yr avg fleet age3 yr authority65 power units74 verdict27CCCarolina Container LLC Clear · 88USDOT 84036 · MC-73267· High Point, NC· Asset-based+93 new units · 12mo7.6 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority87 power units88 verdict28IMIngles Markets Inc Clear · 88USDOT 157855 · MC-739543· Black Mountain, NC· Asset-based+89 new units · 12mo5.7 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority136 power units88 verdict29TSTriangle Sourcing LLC Clear · 88USDOT 2781861 · MC-1337144· Durham, NC· Asset-based+88 new units · 12mo4.9 yr avg fleet age11 yr authority123 power units88 verdict30ATAmeriland Transport Inc Clear · 86USDOT 3514668 · MC-1164504· Raleigh, NC· Lessor pool+87 new units · 12mo8 yr avg fleet age5 yr authority40 power units86 verdict31MPMD Prime Logistics LLC Review · 80USDOT 3961635 · MC-1477633· Charlotte, NC· Lessor pool+82 new units · 12mo4.3 yr avg fleet age3 yr authority52 power units80 verdict32BMBlue Max Trucking Inc Review · 73USDOT 292091 · MC-184218· Charlotte, NC· Asset-based+81 new units · 12mo5 yr avg fleet age39 yr authority316 power units73 verdict33RERedwog LLC Clear · 100USDOT 2522039 · MC-875658· Rockwell, NC· Lessor pool+81 new units · 12mo4 yr avg fleet age12 yr authority30 power units100 verdict34BEBottomley Enterprises Inc Clear · 88USDOT 1212652 · MC-481885· Mt Airy, NC· Small fleet+79 new units · 12mo4.1 yr avg fleet age22 yr authority152 power units88 verdict35BTBulla Transportation Inc Clear · 87USDOT 4029519 · MC-1521974· Charlotte, NC· Small fleet+78 new units · 12mo2.2 yr avg fleet age3 yr authority55 power units87 verdict36Snyder's-lance Inc Clear · 88USDOT 16256 · MC-261467· Charlotte, NC· Asset-based+77 new units · 12mo5.5 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority114 power units88 verdict37ENEmpire National Inc Clear · 88USDOT 2878524 · MC-966111· Fletcher, NC· Small fleet+76 new units · 12mo2.3 yr avg fleet age10 yr authority100 power units88 verdict381-800-pack-rat LLC Clear · 88USDOT 1534531 · MC-648624· Wake Forest, NC· Asset-based+75 new units · 12mo4.2 yr avg fleet age19 yr authority345 power units88 verdict39GLGxo Logistics Supply Chain Inc Clear · 94USDOT 153372 · FF-4376· High Point, NC· Asset-based+75 new units · 12mo6.8 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority337 power units94 verdict40ECEcmd Inc Clear · 88USDOT 338558 · MC-641486· North Wilkesboro, NC· Asset-based+72 new units · 12mo4.9 yr avg fleet age37 yr authority174 power units88 verdict
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Rankings are computed by Vektor from the live FMCSA / MCMIS record, VIN-decoded equipment, and roadside-inspection history — refreshed continuously. Not a paid placement and not an FMCSA endorsement. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.