Trucking Companies in South Carolina
South Carolina has 10,344 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 10,344 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
10,344 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 10,344 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10,344 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.4 power units, with 13,582 single-truck owner-operators comprising 131.3% of the carrier population. Columbia leads with 1,329 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 79 operators running 101+ power units alongside 13,582 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 1,130 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 3,068 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 .
Top carriers in South Carolina
Largest South Carolina carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Sunbelt Rentals INC has operated for 33.7y with 6234 power units and 5786 drivers under Carrier authority.
Southeastern Freight Lines LLC has operated for 52.0y with 3177 power units and 3895 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Dominion Energy South Carolina INC has operated for 43.9y with 607 power units and 759 drivers under Carrier authority.
Snider Tire INC has operated for 43.7y with 589 power units and 646 drivers under Carrier authority.
Arscott Truck Leasing LLC has operated for 27.5y with 468 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
N W White & Company has operated for 36.4y with 408 power units and 345 drivers under Common authority.
King Asphalt INC has operated for 15.1y with 403 power units and 457 drivers under Carrier authority.
Palmetto CORP Of Conway has operated for 29.7y with 397 power units and 216 drivers under Carrier authority.
Capital Waste Services LLC has operated for 9.2y with 343 power units and 264 drivers under Carrier authority.
Blanchard Machinery Company has operated for 29.3y with 307 power units and 253 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in South Carolina
10,344 carriers total. Page 1 of 414. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sunbelt Rentals INC Fort Mill, SC | - | 500579 | 6234 | 33.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Southeastern Freight Lines LLC Lexington, SC | MC111871 | 63419 | 3177 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Dominion Energy South Carolina INC West Columbia, SC | MC190127 | 218048 | 607 | 43.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Snider Tire INC Fort Mill, SC | - | 223836 | 589 | 43.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Arscott Truck Leasing LLC Duncan, SC | - | 785713 | 468 | 27.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | N W White & Company Columbia, SC | MC711427 | 376777 | 408 | 36.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | King Asphalt INC Liberty, SC | - | 2145540 | 403 | 15.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Palmetto CORP Of Conway Conway, SC | - | 662307 | 397 | 29.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Capital Waste Services LLC Columbia, SC | - | 2986613 | 343 | 9.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Blanchard Machinery Company West Columbia, SC | MC575209 | 678303 | 307 | 29.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Clearwater Solutions LLC Greenville, SC | - | 4004193 | 302 | 3.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Ust Select INC Greenville, SC | MC1046282 | 3299508 | 301 | 7.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Reeves Construction Company Duncan, SC | - | 367836 | 298 | 36.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Insulation By Cohen'S LLC Moncks Corner, SC | - | 3064032 | 285 | 8.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Thomas Concrete Of South Carolina INC Anderson, SC | - | 857623 | 274 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Dedicated Trucking LLC Greenville, SC | MC553908 | 1466266 | 263 | 20.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Hm Sefa Transportation LLC Lexington, SC | MC292933 | 605674 | 257 | 31.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Opterra Solutions INC Lexington, SC | - | 1005944 | 241 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Associated Petroleum Carriers INC Spartanburg, SC | MC106119 | 104701 | 234 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Southern Crown Partners LLC Charleston, SC | - | 2118281 | 231 | 15.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | B W Mitchum Trucking Co INC Summerville, SC | MC231970 | 391855 | 228 | 36.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Ards Trucking Company INC Timmonsville, SC | MC145794 | 63366 | 220 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Engineered Systems Incorporated Duncan, SC | - | 1058908 | 219 | 23.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Stevenson Weir Southern LLC Rock Hill, SC | MC881277 | 1676368 | 193 | 18.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Cregger Company INC Irmo, SC | - | 364542 | 187 | 36.8y | Dry van | 99 | 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 10,344 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10,344 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in South Carolina has the most trucking companies?
Columbia leads with 1,329 carriers, followed by Greenville (834) and Summerville (611).
What is the average fleet size in South Carolina?
The average fleet size among South Carolina carriers is 5.4 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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