Semi Trucks for Sale in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Williamston & Gates
Day Cab & Sleeper Trucks — 18 Wheelers that Make the Long Hauls Easy
Looking for a semi truck for sale in North Carolina? We stock new and used semi trucks, including day cabs, and sleepers, and help owner-operators and fleets across NC, VA, and SC find the right tractor for how they actually run, whether that’s regional, OTR, or somewhere in between.
Speccing the right truck is the hard part. The variables stack up fast: engine and horsepower for your loads and terrain, rear ratio and transmission for your fuel and lanes, axle setup and wheelbase for the weight you pull, sleeper size for the nights you log, plus the resale math sitting underneath all of it. Get one wrong and you feel it on every run and at trade-in. Our sales team does this every day, and we work backward from how you actually run, your routes, your loads, your home time, and your budget, to build a short list that fits.
Find our more about our dealership locations in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Williamston, and Gates.
WE HAVE 49 SLEEPER TRUCKS & DAY CAB TRUCKS FOR SALE THAT MATCH YOUR SELECTIONS
Raleigh, NC
Williamston, NC
Raleigh, NC
Williamston, NC
Gates, NC
Raleigh, NC
Don’t See the Brand or Model SEMI Truck You Want?
If the brand, model, or size you need is not in current inventory, tell us what you are shopping for and we will source it through our auction and trade network. Most brand-specific requests we can fulfill in 30 to 60 days.
Contact us to start the search.
Looking for an 18 Wheeler that’s ready for the long haul?
Lilley carries International LT, RH, and HX alongside Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Volvo that come through on trade, so you can cross-shop without leaving the lot. If financing is the holdup, we work with buyers across the credit spectrum, including first-time owner-operators, and we put real numbers in front of you before you drive anything.
Lilley International has been family-owned since 1953, and the same family is still running it. That continuity is the reason buyers who want a real partner for the next several years choose us.
Shop Semi Trucks by Day Cab, Sleeper, Single & Tandem Axle
Day cabs for regional freight, sleepers for OTR, single-axle 18 wheelers when you are running lighter, tandems when you are pulling heavy and long. Everything is filterable by cab and axle count, so you are not scrolling past trucks that do not fit your operation.
Automatic & Automated Manual 18 Wheelers
Most buyers want an automatic now, and most of our late-model 18 wheelers run automated manuals. If you still spec a manual for control or driver preference, we carry those too. Filter by transmission and see exactly what is on the ground in NC.
New & Used 18 Wheelers
New International tractors sit next to used 18 wheelers that still have real life left, generally 2017 and newer, each inspected by our own service department before it reaches the lot. Shopping a specific model year or working toward the lowest cost of entry? Tell us the window you are in and we will match it.
Custom & Spec-Built Trucks
Not every 18 wheeler should come off the lot as-is. We handle custom and spec-built orders across sleeper size, interior, drivetrain, and chassis, so it gets built around your route instead of you compromising on someone else’s spec.
Frequently Asked Questions About Semi Trucks
Considering buying a semi truck?
These are the spec questions owner-operators ask us most before they buy.
Don’t see yours?
For flat to rolling lanes at 80,000 lbs, a well-specced 13-liter at 450 to 500 hp and around 1,650 to 1,750 lb-ft pulls the weight fine and saves you several hundred pounds and some fuel over a 15. If you run grades every day, load heavier, or want torque to spare so you are not downshifting on every climb, the 15-liter is worth it and tends to hold resale better with heavy-haul buyers. Tell us your typical weight and the lanes you run and we will spec the displacement that fits.
It depends on your tire size and whether the box is direct or overdrive, but most owner-ops cruising 65 want to turn somewhere around 1,150 to 1,300 rpm, which usually lands in the 2.47 to 2.79 range on a 6×4. Numerically lower ratios save fuel on flat highway, deeper ratios pull better loaded and in the hills. Give us your tire size and transmission and we will match the ratio to the rpm you want to turn.
Yes. A 3.55 is on the deep side for flat-interstate work and will spin higher rpm at 68, which costs you fuel and engine hours over a year of running. If your lanes are mostly flat highway, a faster ratio in the 2.6 to 2.8 range with an overdrive transmission keeps the rpm down and the mpg up. A 3.55 earns its keep when you are heavy, in the mountains, or doing a lot of stop and go, not steady-state cruising.
All three regularly run well past 700,000 miles when they are maintained, so service history matters more than the badge. The Detroit DD15 and Cummins X15 have the widest parts and service network, which counts when you break down far from home, while the Paccar MX-13 is a strong, fuel-efficient engine with a smaller but growing footprint. Every used truck we sell is inspected by our own shop, and we will show you the service records so you are buying on history, not hope.
For most operations, yes. Today’s automated manuals like the Eaton Endurant and Detroit DT12 are proven, usually beat a driver’s own fuel economy, save your knees in traffic, and hold resale because that is what the next buyer wants. A manual still makes sense for heavy-haul, off-road, or if you simply prefer the control. We stock both, so come drive each and decide for yourself.
For full-time OTR where the bunk is home, the 80-inch sleeper buys real standing and storage room that pays off over long stretches out. The trade is a longer wheelbase that is less nimble at docks and tight yards, a few hundred pounds against your payload, and a higher buy-in. If you are home weekly, a 72-inch keeps you lighter and tighter without giving up much. We will line both up so you can sit in them before you commit.
Both are DPF and SCR trucks, so the architecture is the same, but a 2020 generally has newer, lower-mileage aftertreatment with more service life left, fewer derate surprises, stronger resale, and a better shot at remaining warranty. A clean, well-kept 2017 can be the smarter buy if the records show the DPF, EGR, and DEF system have been cared for and you budget for the service that is coming. We check aftertreatment health on every truck and will tell you exactly what you are walking into.
Yes. We sell to buyers across the country and out-of-state purchases are routine, especially for owner-operators running NC, VA, and SC. We send detailed photos, a walkaround video, and full specs before you commit, and we can arrange transport to your yard. Plenty of our buyers close the deal without ever setting foot in North Carolina.
We work with multiple commercial truck lenders and can usually have a decision back in about two days. Our credit application is on the site and routes straight to our finance manager, and we place deals across the credit spectrum, including first-time owner-operators and buyers with bruised credit. Submit it and we will match you to the lender that fits your situation.
Frame and rails for rust-through or welded repairs, oil and coolant condition, transmission shift quality, brake and suspension wear, tire age and tread, aftertreatment health, and the bunk and APU if equipped. Every used truck we list is inspected by our own service department first, and if you are serious about one we will hand you the pre-sale inspection report so there are no surprises after you drive off.
Yes. We run full service and body shops at our locations, so the team that sells you the truck is the team that keeps it running. PM service, engine and aftertreatment work, electrical diagnostics, and collision repair all happen in-house. You are not handed off to a stranger once the keys cross the desk, which is the difference between buying from an authorized dealer and buying off a marketplace.
No. Our inventory is spread across our North Carolina locations in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Williamston, and Gates, so a truck you find online may be sitting at one of our other yards. Tell us which one you want and we will confirm where it is, move it to Raleigh if that is easier for you, or set a time to see it where it sits. Either way it is one team and one deal, no matter which lot the truck starts on.
18-Wheeler Dealership Locations
With locations across North Carolina, in Williamston, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, and Gates, Lilley International is always here to support you with top-quality products and services.
Williamston, NC
103 East Blvd.
PO Box 670
Williamston, NC 27892
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(252) 792-4192 LOCAL
(252) 792-3442 FAX
1-800-682-6746
HOURS:
Parts & Sales Dept.
M-F: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – Noon
Service Dept.
M-Th: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Fr: 7:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday: Closed
Admin
M-Th: 8 am – 5 pm
Fr: 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday: Closed
Rocky Mount, NC
1816 South Wesleyan Blvd.
PO Box 4344
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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(252) 977-3460 LOCAL
(252) 977-6846 FAX
1-800-927-0337
EMERGENCY 24-HOUR:
252-237-4868
HOURS:
M-F: 8 am – 5 pm
Parts Dept:
M-F: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – Noon
Gates, NC
1275 US 13 North
PO Box 278
Gates, NC 27937
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(252) 357-0750 LOCAL
(252) 357-1522 FAX
1-800-640-0709
HOURS:
M-TH: 8 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Parts:
M-TH: 8 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – Noon
Raleigh, NC
1526 S. Blount St
PO Box 26837 (Zip: 27611)
Raleigh, NC 27603
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(919) 832-5871 LOCAL
919-832-4591 FAX
1-800-960-5871
EMERGENCY 24-HOUR:
252-237-4868
HOURS:
Parts:
M-F: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – Noon
Service:
M-F: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Closed on Saturdays
Body Shop:
M-F: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Closed on Saturdays
Admin:
M-F: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
