Power Only Trucking in Myrtle Beach, SC

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for power only owner-operators in Myrtle Beach.

$1.63

Rate / Mile

$16,300

Est. Gross / Month

$10,595

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Power Only Trucking

Power-only trucking provides the tractor to pull pre-loaded trailers — no trailer ownership needed. Popular for intermodal drayage, trailer pools, and carriers wanting lower equipment costs.

Power Only Market in the Southeast

The Southeast is one of the nation's strongest dry van markets, fueled by Atlanta's role as a distribution hub and Florida's massive consumer base. Savannah and Charleston ports generate steady import freight, while automotive manufacturing in Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina adds reliable contract lanes. Deadhead rates are generally favorable thanks to high freight density along the I-75 and I-85 corridors.

Top Power Only Lanes from Myrtle Beach

Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC

Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN

Savannah GA → Memphis TN

Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Myrtle Beach for Power Only

Key Industries

Tourism and hospitality
Food service distribution
Retail
Construction and development
Golf course operations

Key Highways

US-17 (Kings Highway)US-501US-17 BypassSC-544 (Carolina Bays Parkway)SC-31 (Carolina Bays Parkway South)

Top Shippers

Sysco
US Foods
Myrtle Beach resort properties
Tanger Outlets

Distribution Centers Near Myrtle Beach

Sysco distribution route (Florence hub)

US Foods route delivery (Florence hub)

Tanger Outlets distribution

Various hotel supply chain staging in Conway

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Power Only Trucking in Myrtle Beach — FAQ

The estimated power only rate in Myrtle Beach is $1.63 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a power only owner-operator based in Myrtle Beach can expect approximately $16,300 gross monthly revenue and around $10,595 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top power only lanes from the Myrtle Beach market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Memphis TN, Miami FL → Atlanta GA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Myrtle Beach is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including tourism and hospitality, food service distribution, retail. Access to US-17 (Kings Highway), US-501, US-17 Bypass provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for power only freight in Myrtle Beach include US-17 (Kings Highway), US-501, US-17 Bypass, SC-544 (Carolina Bays Parkway), SC-31 (Carolina Bays Parkway South). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.