Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in South Carolina
Browse tanker trucking positions across South Carolina with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker 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. Tanker demand in South Carolina is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving South Carolina.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in SC
Prime Inc.
Ruan Transportation
Schneider National
Southeastern Freight Lines
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 Tanker 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
I-85 (Greenville-Spartanburg to Charlotte)
I-26 (Charleston to Columbia to Spartanburg)
I-95 (coastal corridor)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in SC
- Valid CDL-A license with tanker (N) endorsement
- Hazmat (H) endorsement required for chemical and fuel loads
- 1+ year CDL-A experience
- TWIC card for port pickups/deliveries
- Understanding of liquid surge dynamics and safe braking techniques
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
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Tanker Trucking Jobs in South Carolina — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in South Carolina?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker 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.
Do tanker drivers need a hazmat endorsement in South Carolina?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in South Carolina. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in South Carolina are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in South Carolina hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in South Carolina is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker 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.