Truck Driving in South Carolina

State Overview

There are over 7,122 trucking companies in South Carolina and the industry employs 42,376 drivers. The highest paid truck drivers earn $48,610 ($23.37 hourly). The highest paying areas are Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill with a Median Annual Salary of $41,710, Spartanburg ($41,250), and Florence ($41,060).

Pros and Cons of Truck Driving in South Carolina

GOOD: 

• Jobs always available to good safe drivers for local or long distance. A lot of local work due to ports
• The weather is mild, rarely have to deal with winter weather

BAD: 

• Studies ranked the state’s drivers among the worst in the USA
• I-85 is very congested. South Carolina has a high number of rural roads and 2 lane interstate can be dangerous

Truck Driving Tips for South Carolina

• Make sure you have a good air conditioner and good tires
• Allow yourself extra time getting to where you are going, always expect traffic
• Be careful and be prepared for cars to cut you off on 2 lane interstates
• Be careful to follow DOT regulations, the fees are never worth the risk

Fellow Truck Drivers in South Carolina Say:

“Always jobs available”

Tony T. – 13 years of experience

GOOD
Their are jobs always available to good safe drivers local or long distance

BAD
I have found driving in SC I-85 is very congested and 4 wheeler drivers do not respect space for trucks

TIP TO NEW DRIVERS
Take your time driving allow extra time getting to where you are going and always expect the unexpected