Hazmat freight from South Carolina to Texas
Southeast to Gulf Coast long haul. South Carolina's growing auto and advanced manufacturing corridor shipping hazmat west to Texas.
Distance
~1,300 miles
Transit time
2–3 days
Hazmat surcharge
$200–$375
The SC–TX lane is a long-haul corridor of approximately 1,300 miles, connecting South Carolina's rapidly growing advanced manufacturing and automotive supply chain corridor with Texas's industrial and distribution markets. At this distance, transit time ranges from 2 to 3 days depending on origin and destination points.
What moves on this lane
South Carolina has developed a substantial industrial base around automotive manufacturing (BMW, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Vans all operate assembly plants in the state). This drives a significant flow of specialty chemicals, coatings, adhesives, and industrial maintenance products westbound to Texas industrial markets. Class 3 specialty coatings and adhesives are the primary commodity. Class 9 batteries (both new and returns) from South Carolina's growing e-mobility and electronics manufacturing base also move on this lane.
Distance and transit: Greenville-Spartanburg to Houston runs approximately 1,250 miles via I-85/I-20/I-10. Charleston to Dallas runs approximately 1,300 miles. At this distance, carriers typically require 2 days to Houston and up to 3 days to far West Texas destinations. Relay driving may be used for time-sensitive loads.
Hazmat surcharge range: At $200–$375, this lane carries one of the higher surcharge ranges in this guide. The long-haul distance, moderate carrier density in the Southeast corridor, and the operational complexity of managing a 1,300-mile hazmat transit all contribute to premium pricing.
Carrier considerations: Not all hazmat-endorsed carriers run Southeast-to-Texas lanes regularly. Shippers who use this lane frequently benefit significantly from dedicated carrier relationships vs. spot market sourcing, where capacity can be unreliable and surcharges more volatile.
Rate variance factors
- Origin in coastal SC (Charleston area) vs. Upstate SC (Greenville): Coastal origins run $50–$75 higher
- Destination in Houston Ship Channel area vs. Dallas: Houston delivery adds complexity and is priced accordingly
- Relay vs. solo driver: Time-sensitive loads using relay driving carry 15–25% premium
- Class and PG: Class 6.1 or PIH materials on this lane face severe carrier scarcity