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The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff is moving to a new location. Although our telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same, effective May 12, 2025, our new physical and mailing address will be 1901 Main St., Suite 1500, Columbia, SC 29201.


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The Vehicle Registration Portal is now live for passenger carriers.

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The ORS represents the public interest regarding the regulation of motor carriers of passengers (taxis, charter buses, limousines, non-emergency medical transportation, and Transportation Network Carriers), household goods, and hazardous waste for disposal in South Carolina. In addition to monitoring these carriers’ insurance, the ORS has regulatory oversight for their rates, charges, and practices. 

Active Vehicle Report (XLSX) - Updated 5/8/2025

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All Class E and Class C Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity are available on the South Carolina Public Service Commission’s Website.

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WEBINAR: Transportation Updates

The ORS held a webinar to discuss how Transportation Network, Passenger, and Household Goods (HHG) Carriers are regulated in South Carolina and how this affects local governments.

Forum Recordings

  • Passenger Carrier Forum [↗]
  • HHG Forum Recording [↗]

Forum Presentation Materials

  • Passenger Carrier Forum 2022 (PDF)
  • HHG Forum 2022 (PDF)

Motor Vehicle Carrier Regulations (PDF)


Inspector Complaint Form (PDF)

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  • South Carolina Public Service Commission
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  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
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1401 Main Street, Suite 900

Columbia, SC 29201

 

General Information: (803) 737-0800

Consumer Complaints and Inquiries:

(803) 737-5230 (local)

1-800-922-1531 (toll-free within South Carolina)

 


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