Commercial Trucking recruiters serving Greensboro.
Greensboro has 34% more heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers per job than the country as a whole, about 6,480 in the metro. BLS counts 420 business locations of general freight trucking companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Greensboro.
BLS counts about 12,860 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Greensboro metro, the largest group being heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (about 6,480). Relative to the size of the local economy, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.34). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Trucking hub.
CDL-A Truck Driver
Sample job description →Greensboro: 6,480 employed · $58,480 median, 59th-highest of 112 metros
CDL-B Truck Driver
Sample job description →Greensboro: 3,030 employed · $40,650 median, 91st-highest of 112 metros
Dispatcher / Fleet Coordinator
Greensboro: 540 employed · $46,390 median, 89th-highest of 111 metros
Fleet Manager
Greensboro: 700 employed · $101,320 median, 71st-highest of 112 metros
Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)
Greensboro: 620 employed · $71,850 median, 79th-highest of 112 metros
Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician
Greensboro: 970 employed · $58,190 median, 93rd-highest of 112 metros
Logistics Coordinator
Greensboro: 260 employed · $47,600 median, 71st-highest of 96 metros
Driver Recruiter
Greensboro: 2,630 employed · $67,660 median, 78th-highest of 112 metros
Terminal Manager
Route / Delivery Supervisor
Greensboro: 2,380 employed · $59,940 median, 92nd-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Trucking roles earn in Greensboro.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Greensboro earn a median $58,480, level with the $58,640 national figure, and 59th of 112 metros. Pay runs $40,350 at the tenth percentile to $80,560 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, at $59,940 against $62,890 nationally.
| Role | Greensboro median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Truck DriverHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) | $58,480 | $40,350–$80,560 | $58,640 | 0% | 6,480 |
| CDL-B Truck DriverLight Truck Drivers (53-3033) | $40,650 | $27,380–$63,270 | $44,860 | −9% | 3,030 |
| Dispatcher / Fleet CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $46,390 | $37,190–$66,840 | $50,340 | −8% | 540 |
| Fleet Manager · Terminal ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $101,320 | $68,360–$180,820 | $107,230 | −6% | 700 |
| Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $71,850 | $43,360–$122,930 | $80,730 | −11% | 620 |
| Diesel Mechanic / Fleet TechnicianBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) | $58,190 | $39,190–$77,360 | $61,770 | −6% | 970 |
| Logistics CoordinatorCargo and Freight Agents (43-5011) | $47,600 | $34,950–$62,510 | $52,260 | −9% | 260 |
| Driver RecruiterHuman Resources Specialists (13-1071) | $67,660 | $47,490–$103,920 | $75,940 | −11% | 2,630 |
| Route / Delivery SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers (53-1047) | $59,940 | $42,940–$84,520 | $62,890 | −5% | 2,380 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Greensboro metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Greensboro's commercial trucking market has changed since 2018.
The number of general freight trucking companies in Greensboro rose from 209 in 2018 to 420 in 2023, up 101%, ahead of the 49% national rise. Headcount at those firms went down 2%, to about 4,989 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $55,554 to $63,626 (+15%), slower than the 23% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General freight trucking companies: business locations | 209 | 420 | +101% |
| General freight trucking companies: employment | 5,102 | 4,989 | −2% |
| General freight trucking companies: average annual pay | $55,554 | $63,626 | +15% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Trucking hiring resources.
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Greensboro runs 34% more commercial trucking workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Greensboro's commercial trucking market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Greensboro ranks 60th for headcount, 54th for median pay and 17th for concentration for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 18,700 | $56,120 | 1.04 | 1,893 |
| Raleigh | 7,210 | $52,110 | 0.73 | 636 |
| Greensboro | 6,480 | $58,480 | 1.34 | 420 |
| Winston-Salem | 3,480 | $51,320 | 0.97 | 255 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 2,130 | $53,280 | 0.47 | 163 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial trucking employers in Greensboro, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Greensboro metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Trucking licensing in North Carolina.
North Carolina writes the age rule backwards from most states: G.S. 20-37.13 sets 21 as the standard CDL qualification age and allows issuance at 18 only to an applicant exempt from or not subject to the age requirements of 49 CFR part 391 - in practice an 18-year-old can hold a Class A or Class B CDL for intrastate work only. North Carolina has a real statutory intrastate medical waiver: G.S. 20-37.13A lets a driver who cannot meet 49 CFR 391.41 apply to the Division in writing for a waiver valid for North Carolina operation only, for a maximum of two years, with medical recertification at intervals the Division sets. A licence issued on that basis must carry a restriction showing it is valid for intrastate operation only, and failing any waiver condition triggers an automatic downgrade to a Class C licence; the same downgrade applies if a driver misses the general medical certification requirement and does not cure it within the 60 days the Division must allow. Before dispatching an 18-to-20-year-old or a waiver holder, confirm the load neither originates nor terminates outside North Carolina. The same state rules apply in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Durham-Chapel Hill, so candidates licensed there can work in Greensboro without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, a division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Greensboro talent.
The closest metro we cover is Winston-Salem, about 25 miles away, with roughly 3,480 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (0.5 times Greensboro's 6,480). Greensboro pays more than every metro we cover within reach ($58,480 median), which helps when recruiting people in from Columbia at $51,280. Charlotte has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | – | 6,480 | $58,480 |
| Winston-Salem | 25 mi | 3,480 | $51,320 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 50 mi | 2,130 | $53,280 |
| Raleigh | 68 mi | 7,210 | $52,110 |
| Charlotte | 83 mi | 18,700 | $56,120 |
| Columbia | 159 mi | 5,630 | $51,280 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Greensboro crews.
Not commercial trucking work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Greensboro in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- JetZero aerospace smart factory$4.7BGroundbreaking June 15, 2026
An 8 million sq ft "digital-first, AI-native" smart factory building JetZero's futuristic all-wing commercial and military aircraft - expected to create 14,500 jobs over the next decade.
- Toyota battery plant (Greensboro-Randolph Megasite)~$13.9B total investment (the original ~$5.9B commitment plus a ~$8B follow-on announcement in 2023)Already producing; expanding toward 5,000+ jobs at full capacity
A lithium-ion battery plant already employing 2,000 people across six production lines, shipping batteries to Toyota's Alabama assembly plant. One of the largest active manufacturing employers in the region.
- Overland Place Apartments$14.6MConstruction beginning 2026
48 new affordable homes, part of a broader 132-home push across two Greensboro developments.
These are the 3 projects we track in Greensboro. The Greensboro market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial trucking, and what kills offers in Greensboro.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a commercial trucking offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Trucking credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Is Greensboro a linehaul market or a last-mile one?
Greensboro carries 6,480 heavy and tractor-trailer drivers against 3,030 light-truck drivers, 2.1 to one against a 1.8 median, 42nd of 112 on that ratio.
Concentration says more than the split: a 1.34 location quotient, 34% more heavy-truck drivers per job than the country, so the depth is there whichever way the mix reads.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (53-3032) against light truck drivers (53-3033), across the 112 metros BLS publishes both series for.
Frequently asked - Commercial Trucking hiring in Greensboro.
What do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn in Greensboro?
BLS puts the Greensboro median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $58,480 a year, about the same as the $58,640 national median. That ranks 59th of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $40,350 and $80,560, a 2.0x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other North Carolina metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Greensboro?
Not by national standards. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make up 34% more of the Greensboro workforce than they do nationally, about 6,480 people. The 420 general freight trucking companies here average about 12 employees per location. With 101% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial trucking roles pay the most in Greensboro?
Of the roles we recruit for, Fleet Manager pays the most in Greensboro, a $101,320 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Route / Delivery Supervisor at $59,940, 41% below it. CDL-B Truck Driver is the lowest-paid field role at $40,650. Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT) trails national pay the most (11% below).
How many general freight trucking companies operate in Greensboro?
BLS counted 420 general freight trucking companies in Greensboro in 2023, employing about 4,989 people between them. Up from 209 in 2018, a 101% increase against 49% growth nationally. That averages 12 people per location. They pay about the national average of $65,587.
Which nearby metros compete with Greensboro for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Winston-Salem (25 miles, about 3,480, $51,320 median), Durham-Chapel Hill (50 miles, about 2,130, $53,280 median) and Raleigh (68 miles, about 7,210, $52,110 median). Greensboro out-pays Winston-Salem, Durham-Chapel Hill and Raleigh, an advantage when recruiting from there.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Greensboro has one of the deeper pools of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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