South Carolina metro areas we insure
Charleston truck insurance
Port of Charleston drayage and Lowcountry distribution. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around Charleston.
Greenville-Spartanburg truck insurance
Upstate auto and manufacturing freight along I-85. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around Greenville-Spartanburg.
Columbia truck insurance
Midlands hub where I-20, I-26 and I-77 meet. We quote semi trucks, box trucks, hot shots and commercial vehicles for businesses based in and around Columbia.
Common South Carolina operations we place
Owner-operators and small fleets hauling port drayage, auto and tire manufacturing, timber and distribution, plus contractors and delivery companies running work trucks and vans.
Coverage for South Carolina trucks
- Semi Truck insurance: owner-operators and small fleets running tractors, trailers and reefers under their own authority.
- Box Truck insurance: straight trucks for local delivery, final-mile, moving and Amazon-style routes.
- Hot Shot insurance: one-ton pickups with goosenecks and flatbeds hauling time-sensitive loads.
- Commercial Auto insurance: pickups, vans, dump trucks, tow trucks and work vehicles for contractors and local businesses.
South Carolina insurance requirements
Interstate for-hire carriers need a USDOT number, MC authority and a federal liability filing (BMC-91X), with a $750,000 minimum for general freight. Most brokers and shippers ask for $1,000,000 liability and $100,000 cargo. Intrastate rules vary, so confirm current requirements with the FMCSA and South Carolina's transportation department.
Where we write in South Carolina
Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Florence, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Summerville and surrounding counties.
South Carolina rules to know
- Interstate for-hire carriers need a USDOT number, MC authority and a federal liability filing.
- Some intrastate for-hire carriers in South Carolina need authority and filings with the state. We can tell you which applies to you.
- Port of Charleston drayage often comes with specific liability, cargo and trailer interchange requirements.
Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the FMCSA and the SC Department of Motor Vehicles.
Popular South Carolina operations we place
Port drayage and container hauling, Upstate manufacturing freight along I-85, timber and aggregate haulers in the Midlands, and box trucks around Columbia and Rock Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Do you write truck insurance in South Carolina?
Yes. Duke Truck Insurance places semi truck, box truck, hot shot and commercial auto insurance in South Carolina and 33 other states, from our office in Charlotte, NC.
Which South Carolina metro areas do you cover?
All of South Carolina. We write the most business around Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg and Columbia, but trucks based anywhere in the state qualify.
How fast can I get a South Carolina truck insurance quote?
Most quotes come back the same business day. Call (980) 475-8076 or send the quote form with your USDOT number if you have one.
Is Duke Truck Insurance licensed in South Carolina?
Yes. We place trucking insurance for South Carolina businesses every week.