Professional Drivers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management10%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
GFL Environmental
FedEx Ground
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,158 profiles for Professional Drivers in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Professional Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $98,273 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,508 – $124,600 yearly
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Driver/Landscaper
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsDelivery Driver/Warehouse
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DCertified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOTRDrivingClass A CDL Driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
X EndorsementCDL aClass DTanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementF Endorsement+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOTRLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDriver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationDOT Physical CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CMedical License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesClass A CDL Driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOTRHeavy LiftingDriver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL a+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsProduct Management
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What's the average time to fill a professional driver role?
The average time to fill a professional driver role is 136 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do professional drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a professional driver include: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for professional drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for professional drivers include: Driver's License, CDL a and DOT Physical Certification.
What are some job titles related to professional drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to professional drivers include: driver, class a CDL driver and delivery driver/warehouse.
What level of education is common for a professional driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a professional driver in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a professional driver?
Most professional drivers have 19 years of professional experience.
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