Trucking Companies in South Carolina
South Carolina has 10,431 active for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 10,431 hold current operating authority. The South Carolina carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
10,431 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across South Carolina.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in South Carolina
South Carolina's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the South Carolina freight market
South Carolina ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 10,431 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10,431 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of June 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.5 power units, with 13,625 single-truck owner-operators comprising 130.6% of the carrier population. Columbia leads with 635 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among South Carolina's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in South Carolina includes 80 operators running 101+ power units alongside 13,625 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 1,196 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 3,089 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 19 active risk indicators across South Carolina carriers (0.18% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 19 South Carolina carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
All carriers in South Carolina
1,429 safe-to-tender carriers · 58 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eastside Transportation LLC Greer, SC | MC1565611 | 4103189 | 30 | 2 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Drion LLC Myrtle Beach, SC | MC1114510 | 3435900 | 15 | 6 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Sumter Wrecker Service Sumter, SC | MC622056 | 523388 | 15 | 33 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Kp Fleet LLC Summerville, SC | MC1658943 | 4271455 | 15 | 1 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | John R Carter LLC Ninety Six, SC | MC1730995 | 2576018 | 14 | 11 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Bill Sanders Moving INC Williamston, SC | MC1468249 | 800254 | 12 | 27 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Rah Plumbing Solutions Cowpens, SC | MC1678261 | 4307058 | 11 | 1 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Tb Powell Crane & Rigging LLC Myrtle Beach, SC | MC1222607 | 3600229 | 11 | 5 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | Sagelink Group LLC Rock Hill, SC | MC1736068 | 4417183 | 10 | 1 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Mccall Farms INC Effingham, SC | MC233075 | 334743 | 10 | 37 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Lc Express INC Moore, SC | MC1263000 | 3657060 | 10 | 4 yr 12 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 12 | Corner Cars Towing Service INC Myrtle Beach, SC | MC950040 | 1922733 | 9 | 16 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 13 | Delicate Delivery LLC Inman, SC | MC689695 | 1930296 | 9 | 16 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 14 | Dds Of Abbeville LLC Abbeville, SC | MC910751 | 2590885 | 9 | 11 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 15 | Quality Towing & Service INC Myrtle Beach, SC | MC805516 | 2336054 | 9 | 13 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 16 | J E Oswalt And Sons INC Batesburg, SC | MC1765148 | 522347 | 8 | 33 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 17 | Stegall'S Paint & Body LLC Pageland, SC | MC999956 | 2127748 | 8 | 15 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 18 | Stanley Garvain Elloree, SC | MC817076 | 2379403 | 8 | 13 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 19 | Green Wave Contracting INC Georgetown, SC | MC923682 | 2726668 | 8 | 10 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 20 | Spmack Trucking LLC Clover, SC | MC1309369 | 3720528 | 8 | 4 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 21 | Websters LLC Ridgeland, SC | MC197253 | 3129859 | 7 | 8 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 22 | Lorenzo Arthur Trucking LLC Lydia, SC | MC414403 | 985925 | 7 | 24 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 23 | Santee Southern LLC Pawleys Island, SC | MC1770654 | 4482500 | 7 | 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 24 | Atlantic Food Carrier LLC Fort Mill, SC | MC561323 | 1491980 | 7 | 20 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 25 | Mainocean Port Services LLC Hanahan, SC | MC890187 | 2551786 | 6 | 11 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
South Carolina trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 10,431 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 10,431 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in South Carolina has the most trucking companies?
Columbia leads with 635 carriers, followed by Greenville (408) and Rock Hill (276).
What is the average fleet size in South Carolina?
The average fleet size among South Carolina carriers is 5.5 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many South Carolina carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 19 active risk indicators among South Carolina carriers, representing 0.18% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in South Carolina?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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