Hire Reefer Drivers in South Carolina
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in South Carolina. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$52,000-$67,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in South Carolina
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
- Wage Range:$52,000-$67,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Knowledge of reefer unit operation (Carrier, Thermo King)
- Pre-trip temp monitoring and documentation experience
- FSMA food safety compliance awareness
- Ability to manage multi-stop temperature-sensitive deliveries
South Carolina Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in South Carolina
#1
Charleston
#2
Columbia
#3
Greenville
#4
Spartanburg
#5
Rock Hill
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in South Carolina
Port of CharlestonBMW (Greer)Volvo (Ridgeville)Amazon CAE1Michelin
Why Hire Reefer 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 Reefer Drivers Bring to Your South Carolina Operation
- Higher per-mile rates than dry van — $0.05-$0.10/mile premium
- Strong seasonal demand creates overtime opportunities
- Less competition for loads due to specialized skill set
- Produce season (Oct-May) offers premium-paying lanes
- Growing pharmaceutical cold chain opens new high-value freight
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Hiring Reefer Drivers in South Carolina — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In South Carolina, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Reefer drivers in South Carolina typically earn $52,000-$67,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charleston and Columbia tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer 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 reefer driver demand in South Carolina are Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg. Major employers driving this demand include Port of Charleston, BMW (Greer), Volvo (Ridgeville).
Our South Carolina reefer driver pool draws from 32,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 63% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port of Charleston is booming — intermodal demand surging.