North Carolina Truck Driving Jobs

Discover what your truck driving experience can do for you in North Carolina by scrolling down and applying for truck driving jobs in North Carolina.

The importance of the truck driving industry cannot be ignored, especially in the state of North Carolina. When you look at everything the state ships out and ships in, it is clear that many North Carolina industries and companies are dependent on the transportation industry. This can be good news for you, no matter which type of truck driving job you’re interested in. Divided into coastal terrain, a mountainous area, and a flat plateau area, North Carolina-trained drivers may have a leg up over other truck drivers.

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Featured North Carolina Trucking Jobs

K&B Transportation

OTR Drivers Earn Up To $2,000+ Per Week On Top Weeks! Hiring Drivers Nationwide

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K&B Transportation - Hiring Midwest OTR Drivers

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K&B Transportation - Hiring Road Warrior OTR Drivers

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Paschall - South Central Regional

Home Weekly Opportunities!!! Up to $0.65 CPM Starting Base Pay!

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Paschall Truck Lines - Midwest Dedicated

Start at $0.70 Base and $1,450 Weekly Pay Protection!

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Paschall Truck Lines - Solo & Team Runs

CDL-A Solos Start up to $0.70 CPM base pay, Teams start at $0.75 CPM. NEW Veteran Appreciation Pay!

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Paschall Truck Lines - Southeast Regional

Apply Today With Paschall Truck Lines - Southeast Regional Up to $0.70 CPM starting base pay!

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Schneider

Schneider has one of the widest selections of Class A CDL truck driving jobs in the industry. Apply now!

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North Carolina Trucking Salary and Career Information

Just like in many other fields, you may start out on the lower end of the salary range when you start out as a truck driver. However, you may be able to quickly increase your earning potential by proving yourself behind the wheel, taking on over-the-road driving assignments, or becoming part of a driving team. Although North Carolina is not a huge state, it is one of the largest states when it comes to America’s truck driving industry. O*Net notes that there are currently more than 51000 truck drivers in North Carolina, a figure that they expect to grow 13% by 2022. Throughout your career in North Carolina, you may earn many different salaries. Overall, the average salary for a North Carolina tractor-trailer driver is $37,100 per year (O*Net, 2014). Your salary potential may be higher if you are willing to drive long or difficult routes.
Several local, regional, and national truck driving companies have set up locations in North Carolina, offering you variety when it comes to looking for a job. Your job search may turn up companies like A & R Transport, Convoy Logistics, Streamline, and C.R. England.

North Carolina is one of a handful of states that requires you to obtain a learner’s permit before earning a commercial driver’s license, also referred to as a CDL. This is a fairly serious undertaking, as you have to follow the process laid out by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to get your commercial driver’s license.

The first step is getting a learner’s permit. Your local DMV may require a variety of documents, including an existing driver’s license, proof of your medical clearance, and a passed vision test. Once you meet all of their requirements, they administer a learner’s permit that you can use to learn how to drive.

Quite possibly, the easiest way to learn how to drive a straight truck or tractor-trailer is attending truck driving school. You can benefit from your instructors’ experience and spend some one-on-one time learning how to drive.

After finishing your truck driving training, you can take your skills test at the DMV. You must then renew your CDL every five years to keep driving commercial trucks.Taking advantage of local resources and organizations is a great way to learn about the truck driving community in your area. The North Carolina Trucking Association is a large association that supports truck drivers at different stages of their careers. This group addresses a number of issues facing drivers and the industry as a whole, including the truck driver shortage, driving safety, and legislative issues.

Attending training and networking events hosted by the NCTA can improve your career in several ways. If you go to training seminars and events, you can demonstrate your commitment to your career. Networking events can expand your knowledge of the industry and put you in contact with leaders in your area.

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