Pre-screened flatbed drivers in South Carolina. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 72-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
72-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in South Carolina
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
Wage Range:$54,000-$69,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Tarping, chaining, and load securement per FMCSA 393.100-393.136
Coil securement certification preferred
Oversize/overweight load escort experience a plus
Comfort working at heights and in all weather conditions
South Carolina Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in South Carolina
#1
Charleston
#2
Columbia
#3
Greenville
#4
Spartanburg
#5
Rock Hill
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in South Carolina
Port of CharlestonBMW (Greer)Volvo (Ridgeville)Amazon CAE1Michelin
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in South Carolina
Port of Charleston is booming — intermodal demand surging
BMW and Volvo plants create constant auto parts freight
I-85 Greenville/Spartanburg is a manufacturing powerhouse
Lower cost of living than North Carolina
Pro-business environment attracts new distribution centers
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your South Carolina Operation
Highest base rates among standard equipment types
Tarp pay adds $50-$150+ per load on top of line-haul
Diverse freight keeps the job interesting — no two loads alike
Less warehouse wait time — most flatbed loads are outdoor staging
Strong demand year-round from construction and manufacturing
We aim to fill flatbed driver requests within 72-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In South Carolina, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in South Carolina typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charleston and Columbia tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in South Carolina need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. South Carolina has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in South Carolina are Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Charleston, BMW (Greer), Volvo (Ridgeville).
We recruit flatbed drivers from across South Carolina, a market of roughly 32,000+ CDL holders statewide and 40+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years flatbed-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Port of Charleston is booming — intermodal demand surging.