The N.C. Department of Transportation will identify needs, challenges and priorities for those involved with or impacted by freight transportation planning. Stakeholder input will help shape the goals and strategies outlined in the Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan.
The engagement process will focus on six key audiences, including federal, state and local government representatives, metropolitan and rural planning organizations, freight operators, logistics providers and industry groups. These organizations will give their input through working sessions, engagement events, interviews and surveys.
The table below lists the stakeholder input opportunities throughout the development of the updated plan.
Freight Plan Steering Committee
| This committee includes subject matter experts from NCDOT, Federal Highway Administration, metropolitan and rural planning organizations (MPOs and RPOs), and other key partner agencies involved in freight planning statewide.
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- February 2026
- May 2026
- August 2026
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State Freight Advisory Committee
| This committee is an ongoing advisory group of stakeholders from public and private sectors that play a key role in informing the development of the Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan.
| - January 2026
- March 2026
- June 2026
- September 2026
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Agency Coordination Group & Statewide Stakeholder Group
| The Agency Coordination Group includes representatives from state and federal agencies, agriculture, environmental quality, public safety, higher education and tribal interests. The Statewide Stakeholder Group includes a wide range of business and special interest organizations.
| Joint meetings in Asheville, Charlotte/Hickory and Raleigh/Durham areas
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Freight Industry
| This group includes shippers/beneficial cargo owners, freight carriers, logistics
providers, trucking companies, warehousing centers, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and other key freight industry representatives.
| Regional freight forums in Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham and Wilmington areas
Industry Representative 1-on-1 interviews:
Truck Driver Survey:
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NCDOT Executive Management
| The executive management team is responsible for providing leadership and direction to department staff to ensure the administration of NCDOT's mission.
| Presentations:
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NCDOT Board of Transportation
| The board includes 20 members from across the state, each representing a specific transportation division or statewide transportation at large.
| Presentations:
- August 2026
- October 2026
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Dates are subject to change