CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Carolina

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Truck Driver plays a critical role in the transportation industry by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Their tasks include planning routes, inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods). It is their responsibility to manage loads, keep logs of their activities, report any incidents or issues encountered, and maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude. CDL Truck Drivers are key links in the supply chain, as they facilitate the movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers, impacting sectors such as retail, food services, and manufacturing.

Prior to becoming a CDL Truck Driver, an individual might have held roles such as a delivery driver, warehouse worker, or freight handler. These positions provide the necessary experience in handling goods, understanding delivery protocols, and operating within the logistics sector. In addition to prior experience, a CDL Truck Driver must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and often undergo further specialized training depending on the type of materials they transport. Essential skills for this role include a solid understanding of road safety, excellent time management to ensure timely deliveries, mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and physical stamina to manage long hours on the road.

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Regional Class A Drivers: $1,000 Annual Longevity Bonus

  • Holly Hill, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Holly Hill, SC
  • 45+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

Regional Class A Drivers: Home Weekly

  • Johnston, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, SC
  • 45+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

CDL Class A Driver

  • Beech Island, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Beech Island, SC
  • 45+ days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

CDL Truck Driver Commercial

  • Wellford, SC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wellford, SC
  • 3 hours ago

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Shift: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a...

Driver - CDL A

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 3 hours ago

As a Class A CDL driver, you will deliver and recover a variety of equipment, tools and supplies to and from the customer worksite....

Solo Class-A CDL Truck Driver

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 hours ago

PODs Solo Job Description: This PODs position allows you to see the entire country! This is a flatbed operation hauling 48 or 53 ft. PODS moving containers. POD trailers are loaded and unloaded by...

Truck Driver Local Class A

  • Cowpens, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cowpens, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $21.63 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Local, home daily You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks Best-in-class...

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 hours ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! LOCATED IN CHARLESTON, SC Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? T he expected base rate for this role is $20.54 per hour during...

Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

  • Cowpens, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cowpens, SC
  • 14 hours ago

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Earn $21.63 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Local, home daily You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks Best-in-class...

Truck Driver CDL A Hourly OTR

  • Anderson, SC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 18 hours ago

We have an opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Anderson, SC We will buy your truck!...

CDL Delivery Driver

  • Conway, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Conway, SC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The primary function of a delivery driver is to safely and efficiently operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with company policies along with Federal and State...

Class A Driver

  • Walterboro, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Requisition JR22266 Worker Time Type Full time Worker Sub-Type Regular Shift Job Description Location Walterboro City: Walterboro State: South Carolina

CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to 65 CPM + Onboarding Bonus

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 day ago

J&R Schugel is Now Hiring Experienced CDL-A Refrigerated Drivers Earn Up to 65 CPM* - Onboarding Bonus! J&R Schugel is looking for motivated, successful, and safety-oriented drivers that are...

CDL A Truck Drivers Intermodal - No Touch Freight Earn $1,250 Weekly!

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 1 day ago

A CDL Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements TWIC Card See where the road can take you when you drive for Hogan!...

CDL A Drivers Regional Runs Home Weekly

  • Charleston AFB, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston AFB, SC
  • 1 day ago

Regional Drivers Home Weekly out for 5 days and home for 2 days with overnight per diem CDL A Drivers! Looking to run and be home weekly? Enjoy the best of both worlds with most trips through GA,...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CDL Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in South Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in South Carolina
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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