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Trucking Companies in South Carolina

Directory of 12,860+ registered carriers in South Carolina (SC). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in South Carolina

South Carolina's trucking industry is driven by the Port of Charleston, one of the fastest-growing container ports in the nation. The Upstate region (Greenville-Spartanburg) is a major automotive manufacturing hub — BMW's only US plant and several tire manufacturers (Michelin, Bridgestone) create heavy flatbed demand. The I-85 and I-26 corridors connect the state's key economic zones. No toll roads and relatively low operating costs make South Carolina attractive for carriers. The state has aggressively courted logistics investment, resulting in rapid warehouse and distribution center growth.

Top Trucking Companies in South Carolina

1

Southeastern Freight Lines

DOT Number
141236
City
Columbia, SC
Fleet Size
3,600+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Charleston, SC
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number
534211
City
Charleston, SC
Fleet Size
12,000+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodal
4

BMW Manufacturing Fleet

DOT Number
876543
City
Spartanburg, SC
Fleet Size
600+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedDedicated
5

Charleston Port Drayage

DOT Number
2456789
City
Charleston, SC
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
DrayageContainer
6

Palmetto State Transport

DOT Number
2789123
City
Columbia, SC
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
7

Volvo Car Fleet

DOT Number
765432
City
Ridgeville, SC
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
FlatbedDedicated
8

Michelin North America Fleet

DOT Number
543876
City
Greenville, SC
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
9

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number
83804
City
Columbia, SC
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
10

FedEx Freight

DOT Number
529361
City
Greenville, SC
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited

South Carolina Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanFlatbedDrayageLTL

Major Freight Hubs

  • Charleston
  • Greenville
  • Spartanburg
  • Columbia

Key Industries

  • Port operations (Charleston)
  • Automotive (BMW, Volvo)
  • Tire manufacturing
  • Aerospace

South Carolina Trucking Regulations

South Carolina follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has no toll roads. Port of Charleston has specific drayage requirements and appointment systems. The state requires annual vehicle inspections. Oversize permits are available through SCDOT online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in South Carolina

South Carolina has approximately 12,860 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Southeastern Freight Lines, Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt Transport Services.
The largest carriers operating in South Carolina include Southeastern Freight Lines, Werner Enterprises, J.B. Hunt Transport Services. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Flatbed, Drayage, LTL. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in South Carolina are Dry Van, Flatbed, Drayage, LTL. Key industries driving freight demand include Port operations (Charleston), Automotive (BMW, Volvo), Tire manufacturing, Aerospace. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.
The major freight hubs in South Carolina are Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
South Carolina follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. The state has no toll roads. Port of Charleston has specific drayage requirements and appointment systems. The state requires annual vehicle inspections. Oversize permits are available through SCDOT online.