Taxi Driver Jobs in South Carolina

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Drivers - Driver Class A

  • BlueLinx
  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Drive Your Success with BlueLinx! Driving forward together thats our promise. At BlueLinx, not only are we committed to the success and safety of our drivers; but also, building a community of...

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CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver Home Most Nights $1,000$1,500/wk

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Davis & Bell National Transport LLC is hiring CDL - A drivers for local intermodal/drayage runs out of the Columbia / Charleston Port area. This is a no-touch freight position pulling containers...

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Driver Class A

  • Mac Papers and Packaging
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

CDL Drivers are responsible for transporting different types of goods from branch facilities to customer locations using a commercial truck. They are also required to perform inspections before...

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CDL-A Dedicated Driver

  • American Trucking Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Home Time: Home every weekend (34-48 hour reset) | Pay: $1,325 to $1,575 per week Freight: Dedicated retail freight | Stop Pay: Additional stop pay available Equipment: Automatic International LT...

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OTR CDL Company driver wanted

  • SC
  • 2 days ago
  • SC
  • 2 days ago

CDL CLASS A POSITION OTR Company Driver Position Up to 0.70cpm Dry Van Only / No touch No force Dispatch All miles paid Safety Bonuses 1099 Position Direct Deposit every Friday Min 2 weeks on the...

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Driver Class A - Columbia SC

  • Herc Rentals
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North...

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Airport Golf Cart Driver

  • LAZ Parking
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 4 days ago

Details Golf Cart Driver Part-Time/Seasonal Location: Myrtle Beach International Airport Schedule: 2-3 days MUST BE FLEXIBLE between Mon-Sun 6pm-1:30am (this is the ONLY shift available) Hourly...

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Driver

  • Coastal Forest Products
  • Summerville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Coastal Forest Products, a leading wholesale distributor of specialty building products, is currently seeking a dependable and safety-conscious, Local Delivery Driver to transport and deliver...

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Cdl-A Otr Hazmat Driver $0.70- $0.73 / Mile

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

CDL-A OTR HAZMAT DRIVER $0.70- $0.73 / MILE (charleston, SC) image 1 of 4 compensation: $0.70-$0.73 per mile employment type: experience level: senior level job title: CDL-A OTR Hazmat Driver...

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Driver - Microbulk

  • Linde Plc.
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Driver - Microbulk Location: Columbia, SC Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., has an immediate opening for a dependable Truck Driver - Microbulk (CDL A) to join our team...

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Fence Driver - ROS

  • United Rentals
  • Ladson, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Ladson, SC
  • 4 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

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CDL Truck Swing Driver Commercial- Home Daily, Benefits Day 1, PTO-2347194

  • Waste Management
  • Wellford, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wellford, SC
  • 4 days ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

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CDL Armed Driver Cash Transport-Overnight

  • Gardaworld Cash
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 days ago

GardaWorld is shaping the future of cash management! We provide our clients with solutions in every phase of their cash supply chain, including secured transportation, cash management, cash vault...

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Driver Operations Specialist (Part-Time)

  • Via Transportation
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint - we've got huge goals...

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CDL Truck Swing Driver Commercial- Home Daily, Benefits Day 1, PTO

  • Waste Management
  • Wellford, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Wellford, SC
  • 6 days ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

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Demographic Data for South Carolina

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


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Driver Safety Course
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Salary for Taxi 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 Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in South Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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