Hire Truck Drivers in South Carolina
Access our network of 32,000+ CDL drivers in South Carolina. Average wages of $48,000-$64,000/year with high demand across all equipment types.
South Carolina Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
32,000+
Avg. Wage
$48,000-$64,000/year
Demand Level
high
CDL Schools
40+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
63%
Top Hiring Cities in South Carolina
#1
Charleston
#2
Columbia
#3
Greenville
#4
Spartanburg
#5
Rock Hill
Major Employers in South Carolina
Port of Charleston
BMW (Greer)
Volvo (Ridgeville)
Amazon CAE1
Michelin
Hire Drivers in South Carolina by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see South Carolina-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: high
CDL Training Pipeline in South Carolina
40+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in South Carolina
South Carolina's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your South Carolina-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in South Carolina — FAQ
The Port of Charleston's expansion has dramatically increased demand for intermodal and drayage drivers. The inland port at Greer connects directly to I-85 manufacturing, creating a unique intermodal-to-manufacturing freight flow.
South Carolina drivers earn $48,000-$64,000 per year. Port drayage and BMW/Volvo plant drivers earn at the upper end. The lower cost of living than neighboring North Carolina makes these wages competitive.
Port operations (Charleston), automotive manufacturing (BMW Greer, Volvo Ridgeville, Michelin), and distribution create the primary demand. The Greenville-Spartanburg corridor is one of the most manufacturing-dense areas in the Southeast.
Yes. Charleston is a port and drayage market needing intermodal and container drivers. Greenville-Spartanburg is a manufacturing market needing flatbed and dry van for auto parts and industrial freight. They have different driver profiles.
South Carolina generally has a lower cost of doing business, less highway congestion, and growing port operations. North Carolina has a larger driver pool and more diverse economy. Many companies operate in both states from I-85 corridor bases.