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

  • Lynchburg, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Lynchburg, SC
  • 15 days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - Earn $0.60 per mile! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier, weve built a...

Regional Class A Drivers: Home Weekly

  • Neeses, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Neeses, SC
  • 18 days ago

Regional Class A CDL Drivers - Earn $0.60 per mile! Dive into a career that offers a job and a lifestyle where your efforts are recognized, and your success is celebrated. At Premier, weve built a...

Experience Req - CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to $1,650/Wk + Benefits

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 9 hours ago

J&R Schugel is Now Hiring: CDL-A Dry Van & Refrigerated Company Drivers! Our CDL-A Company Driver Jobs Offer: Stable income with bi-annual pay increases based on performance Comprehensive benefits...

CDL A OTR Teams Truck Drivers - Up To $0.72 CPM - Home Weekly

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 11 hours ago

Palmetto State Transportation is now hiring CDL A OTR TEAMS Truck Drivers MUST HAVE CLASS A CDL MUST HAVE 2 YEARS VERIFIABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE Must be willing to obtain Hazmat and Tanker...

CDL-a Lease Purchase Truck Driver

  • Lexington, SC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 12 hours ago

Experienced CDL-A Lease Purchase Truck Drivers Choose your path to leasing your own truck! At Hurricane, we believe our drivers deserve the safety, stability, and support of a new truck. That's...

CDL-A Drivers Wanted - Competitive Pay

  • Lexington, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 22 hours ago

Driver's License Minimum age 23 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer experience Flatbed experience preferred Oversized experience preferred Passport preferred Past 7 years without: Driving violation involving...

CDL-A Driver - Up to 90k/year

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Driver's License Minimum age 23 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer experience Flatbed experience preferred Oversized experience preferred Passport preferred Past 7 years without: Driving violation involving...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up To $79,000/Year + Benefits

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

Requirements: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must be 21 years of age Must have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience No more than one moving violation or accidents in the...

CDL-A Drivers: 60CPM Stepdeck/Conestoga No Tarping Hassles!

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 1 day ago

Eagle Express is hiring experienced flatbed drivers to join our growing team! We offer an OTR position (3 weeks out) with top pay, full benefits, and a company culture that treats drivers with...

CDL A DRIVER $1700 per week

  • Bamberg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Bamberg, SC
  • 1 day ago

Small family-owned trucking company family owned looking for drivers to haul freight from SC to NC and SC GA. Drivers will be home every day and make up to $1700 dollars. This is a cdl class A no...

Flatbed Cdl-A Drivers Wanted Earn $8-12Kno Escrow No Commitment

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

LEASE TO OWN | WALK AWAY LEASE | NO ESCROW Ready to stop driving someone elses truck? Join Hamro Expedite and start building real equity with our driver-first Lease-to-Own Program! NO Credit Check...

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily

  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number: 26628 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily 1

  • Mt Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mt Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number: 26627 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Local Class B CDL Truck Driver

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

Non-CDL Delivery Driver

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Overview Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Non-CDL Delivery Driver role available! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business....

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
37.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
4.5%
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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