Trucking Jobs in Charleston, SC

Charleston has emerged as one of the most dynamic port cities on the East Coast, driven by massive infrastructure investment and automotive industry growth. The Port of Charleston's new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal essentially doubled the port's container handling capacity, and ongoing harbor deepening will allow the largest container ships in the world to call here. BMW's Spartanburg plant, about 200 miles inland, is the largest BMW factory in the world and exports a significant share of its X-model SUVs through Charleston — auto transport between the plant and the port is a major freight lane. Volvo Cars opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in nearby Ridgeville, and Mercedes-Benz Vans assembles Sprinter vans in North Charleston. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner assembly line brings oversized aerospace components into the city on specialized trailers. Charleston's historic charm and growing food scene make it an appealing home base for drivers, though housing costs have risen significantly with the city's popularity.