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

Southeastern Freight Lines

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

Werner Enterprises

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

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

BMW Manufacturing Fleet

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

Charleston Port Drayage

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

Palmetto State Transport

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

Volvo Car Fleet

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

Michelin North America Fleet

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

Old Dominion Freight Line

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

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.