$2,163 /week
~$112,476/year
Average CDL driver pay in North Carolina.
Browse 2,100 positions in North CarolinaMedian Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,040
avg across 638 jobs
Pay Distribution in North Carolina
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in North Carolina
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in North Carolina
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
63% Riders Allowed
82% Take Truck Home
Route Types in North Carolina
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in North Carolina
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,100 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch92%
Live Load64%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in North Carolina
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
PREMIER REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LLC
Regional Solo Driver (out 2-3 days at a time)
$1,200 - $1,300 per week
Class A Regional Company Driver (W2, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,200 - $1,300 total weekly pay. $1,500 sign on bonus
2 - 3 expected days out
PREMIER REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LLC
Regional Solo Driver
$1,500 - $1,600 per week
Class A Regional Company Driver (W2, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,500 - $1,600 total weekly pay. $1,500 sign on bonus
2 - 5 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in North Carolina earns $2,163 per week, or approximately $112,476 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,800, based on 2,100 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in North Carolina earn $4,000 per week, which works out to roughly $208,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in North Carolina. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,962/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,089/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,478/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 638 jobs in North Carolina currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,040.
Based on 2,100 current listings in North Carolina: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 63% allow riders, 82% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,100 open positions and an average pay of $112,476 per year in North Carolina, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 638 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,040. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.