Myrtle Beach, SC
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Myrtle Beach.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.33 |
| Reefer | $2.77 |
| Flatbed | $2.88 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
US-17 (Kings Highway)US-501US-17 BypassSC-544 (Carolina Bays Parkway)SC-31 (Carolina Bays Parkway South)
Top Industries
Tourism and hospitality
Food service distribution
Retail
Construction and development
Golf course operations
Major Distribution Centers
Sysco distribution route (Florence hub)
US Foods route delivery (Florence hub)
Tanger Outlets distribution
Various hotel supply chain staging in Conway
Top Shippers
S
SyscoU
US FoodsM
Myrtle Beach resort propertiesT
Tanger OutletsB
Broadway at the Beach operationsNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via US-17 (Kings Highway)
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (US-501 & SC-22 Conway)
Love's #620 (I-95 Exit 170 Dillon)
Shell Truck Stop (US-501 Aynor)
Challenges
- No interstate access requiring 65+ mile deadhead to I-95 for backhaul freight, extreme seasonal traffic congestion on US-17 and US-501 during summer tourist season, limited dock access at beachfront hotels and restaurants, highly seasonal demand creating boom-bust freight cycles, and hurricane season (June-November) threatening the entire Grand Strand with evacuation and closure risks.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Myrtle Beach — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Myrtle Beach: Dry Van $2.33, Reefer $2.77, Flatbed $2.88. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Myrtle Beach is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (US-501 & SC-22 Conway), Love's #620 (I-95 Exit 170 Dillon), Shell Truck Stop (US-501 Aynor). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Myrtle Beach freight market include Sysco, US Foods, Myrtle Beach resort properties, Tanger Outlets, Broadway at the Beach operations. Key industries driving freight demand are tourism and hospitality, food service distribution, retail.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Myrtle Beach include: No interstate access requiring 65+ mile deadhead to I-95 for backhaul freight, extreme seasonal traffic congestion on US-17 and US-501 during summer tourist season, limited dock access at beachfront hotels and restaurants, highly seasonal demand creating boom-bust freight cycles, and hurricane season (June-November) threatening the entire Grand Strand with evacuation and closure risks.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.