Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Over-the-Road (OTR) Jobs in South Carolina
Browse otr trucking positions across South Carolina with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
OTR Trucking in South Carolina
South Carolina freight is led by the Port of Charleston and I-26 to Columbia/Greenville–Spartanburg, plus automotive plants along the I-85 Upstate corridor. Demand for OTR drivers in South Carolina is moderate, with carriers recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for long-haul lanes that touch this state. Ask each carrier for current pay — this page does not publish an unsourced band.
Top Companies Hiring OTR Drivers in SC
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Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in South Carolina
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$51,000 - $72,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,000 - $83,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,000 - $61,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,500 - $69,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$54,500 - $76,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,000 - $72,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,000 - $59,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for OTR Jobs in South Carolina
Charleston
South Carolina
Columbia
South Carolina
Greenville
South Carolina
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Greer
South Carolina
Key Freight Routes in South Carolina
1
I-85 (Greenville-Spartanburg to Charlotte)
2
I-26 (Charleston to Columbia to Spartanburg)
3
I-95 (coastal corridor)
Requirements for OTR Driving in SC
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 6 months verifiable OTR experience (some carriers accept new graduates)
- Clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
- DOT physical card (medical examiner's certificate)
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
- Must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving
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OTR Trucking Jobs in South Carolina — FAQs
How much do otr truck drivers make in South Carolina?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for otr drivers in South Carolina. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What are the best OTR trucking routes through South Carolina?
South Carolina's interstate system connects drivers to major freight lanes across the region. Outbound loads from South Carolina typically move to distribution hubs in neighboring states, while inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, and manufacturing inputs. Carriers based in or running through SC offer consistent miles with multiple routing options.
Are trucking companies in South Carolina hiring otr drivers in 2026?
Yes — otr driver demand in South Carolina is moderate heading into 2026. The otr segment in South Carolina is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in SC.