Truck Driver (CDL) Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 52 registered apprenticeship sponsors training truck driver (cdl)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
52
Union / joint programs
0
Median truck driver (cdl) wage
$51,810
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.2%
4,000 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| AB Construction Group LLC | Goose Creek | Single Employer |
| Agru America, Inc. | Georgetown | Single Employer |
| American Concrete & Precast LLC | Piedmont | Single Employer |
| Anderson Plumbing and Industrial Inc | Hartsville | Single Employer |
| ATS Logistics, Inc. | North Charleston | Single Employer |
| Becker Complete LLC | West Columbia | Single Employer |
| Beech Island Timber & Construction, Inc. | Jackson | Single Employer |
| Bennett Equipment & Supply | Piedmont | Single Employer |
| Blossman Gas Inc - Easley | Easley, SC | Single Employer |
| Builders FirstSource | Blythewood | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Truck Driver (CDL)s Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $51,810
- Average annual wage: $55,110
- Truck Driver (CDL)s employed statewide: 32,700
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +9.2%
- Average openings per year: 4,000
- Employment: 33,900 → 37,030
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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South Carolina Licensing for Truck Driver (CDL)s
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Department of Motor Vehicles · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.