How many new trucking companies are in South Carolina?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
102 trucking companies based in South Carolina got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 5 per business day. South Carolina ranks 17th of 49 states with 1.8% of new carriers nationwide. 2 of 2 bordering states had more, led by Georgia (207). Another 122 South Carolina carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median South Carolina carrier waited 24 days from application to active authority, 1 day shorter than the national median of 25.
- 71.6% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 87.3% of new South Carolina carriers.
- Greenville had the most new carriers in the state (6).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in South Carolina, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New South Carolina carriers this week
17 South Carolina carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 23 more applied. The newest 12 are below. Subscribers got all 17 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Thu October 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Wed October 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Tue October 13 | 2 | 10 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J & C Hotshot Transportation LLC | MC62392647 | 9398055 | Graniteville | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Solidary Solutions LLC | MC93859419 | 9021638 | Simpsonville | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Dreams 2 Reality Logistics LLC | MC46365945 | 4559164 | Charleston | 2 | Intermodal; Dry van | October 18 |
| Ahmir Trucking LLC | MC87088167 | 4333184 | Columbia | 1 | Dry van | October 17 |
| Waymaker Trucking LLC | MC51494768 | 8634998 | Piedmont | 2 | Flatbed; Dry van | October 17 |
| Jenkinsvisionllc | MC96696352 | 4553530 | Lancaster | 1 | Flatbed; Dry van | October 16 |
| La Transportation Services | MC53115145 | 6494890 | Ridgeway | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| No Regrets Logistics LLC | MC53801503 | 6886002 | Bluffton | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Outfront Logistics LLC | MC86953276 | 3817438 | Moncks Corner | 3 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Str8 Color Logistics LLC | MC69016312 | 7152696 | Columbia | 1 | Flatbed; Car hauler; Dry van | October 16 |
| Big Palm Cargo LLC | MC78820820 | 4464147 | Greenville | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Delta Transport LLC | MC73695398 | 5453864 | Myrtle Beach | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
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Where in South Carolina
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 6 | 5.9% |
| Sumter | 5 | 4.9% |
| Easley | 5 | 4.9% |
| Columbia | 5 | 4.9% |
| Spartanburg | 4 | 3.9% |
| Summerville | 3 | 2.9% |
| North Charleston | 3 | 2.9% |
| Myrtle Beach | 3 | 2.9% |
| Inman | 3 | 2.9% |
| Greer | 3 | 2.9% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 89 | 87.3% |
| Flatbed | 18 | 17.6% |
| Car hauler | 8 | 7.8% |
| Intermodal | 6 | 5.9% |
| Reefer | 3 | 2.9% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 3 | 2.9% |
| Tanker | 2 | 2% |
| Livestock | 1 | 1% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 73 | 71.6% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 25 | 24.5% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 2 | 2% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 1 | 1% |
| 51 or more trucks | 1 | 1% |
Who insures new South Carolina carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Northern Insurance Company | 61 | 59.8% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 13 | 12.7% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 6 | 5.9% |
| American Millennium Insurance Company | 5 | 4.9% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company | 4 | 3.9% |
| Carrierguard Transportation Risk Retention Group, INC. | 2 | 2% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new South Carolina carriers
- Factoring: 100 of the 102 new South Carolina carriers (98%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 100% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Northern Insurance Company insures 59.8% of all new South Carolina carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 71.6% of new South Carolina carriers started with one truck and 87.3% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 102: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering South Carolina
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 207 | #7 |
| North Carolina | 204 | #8 |