Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in South Carolina
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in South Carolina, from Charleston and Columbia to the towns between them, coordinated by one team and hauled by carriers vetted before every dispatch.
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At a glance
Shipping in South Carolina at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-20
- I-26
- I-77
- I-85
- I-95
- I-385
- I-526
- Port of Charleston
- Port of Georgetown
- container, vehicle and bulk cargo through the Port of Charleston
- automotive and tire manufacturing in the Upstate
- commercial aircraft assembly and aerospace manufacturing in the Charleston area
- plastics, textiles and advanced manufacturing along I-85
- agriculture and timber, including peaches, poultry, cotton and forest products
- inland rail terminals at Greer and Dillon linked to the port
How freight moves in South Carolina
Freight in South Carolina runs on I-20, I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 and I-385. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Charleston and Port of Georgetown. The state's economy leans on container, vehicle and bulk cargo through the Port of Charleston, automotive and tire manufacturing in the Upstate, commercial aircraft assembly and aerospace manufacturing in the Charleston area and plastics, textiles and advanced manufacturing along I-85, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in South Carolina
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within South Carolina, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through SCDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for container, vehicle and bulk cargo through the Port of Charleston and automotive and tire manufacturing in the Upstate and everything else South Carolina ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in South Carolina
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in South Carolina works, including the towns between them.
CharlestonCharleston County
Charleston anchors the Port of Charleston, whose terminals are spread across the harbor in the city, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant, with I-26 and I-526 connecting them to the interstate system.
- I-26
- I-526
- US-17
ColumbiaRichland County
Columbia, the state capital, sits where I-26, I-77 and I-20 meet in the middle of South Carolina, connecting the Charleston port with the Upstate and the Carolinas.
- I-26
- I-77
- I-20
- I-126
GreenvilleGreenville County
Greenville anchors the Upstate along I-85 and I-385, a manufacturing and distribution corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte.
- I-85
- I-385
- US-25
SpartanburgSpartanburg County
Spartanburg is where I-85 and I-26 meet in the Upstate, linking the region's factories and Inland Port Greer with the Port of Charleston.
- I-85
- I-26
- I-585
FlorenceFlorence County
Florence is where I-95, the East Coast's main north-south truck route, meets I-20 in the Pee Dee region of northeastern South Carolina.
- I-95
- I-20
GreerGreenville and Spartanburg counties
Greer, between Greenville and Spartanburg on I-85, is the site of Inland Port Greer, a rail-served container terminal linked to the Port of Charleston.
- I-85
- US-29
North CharlestonCharleston County
North Charleston is home to the Port of Charleston's North Charleston and Hugh K. Leatherman terminals, commercial aircraft assembly, and a rail and interstate hub at I-26 and I-526.
- I-26
- I-526
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in South Carolina
- When oversize loads can travel
South Carolina lets loads up to 12 feet wide move from sunrise to sunset every day, adds urban rush-hour bans for loads over 12 and up to 15 feet wide, confines loads wider than 15 feet to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (4 p.m. on non-school days), and allows no permitted travel on six major holidays. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
South Carolina requires a front escort on two-lane highways for loads over 12 feet wide, front and rear escorts over 14 feet wide, civilian and police escorts over 16 feet wide, a front escort with a height-measuring device at 16 feet high or more, and a rear escort from 125 feet long. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
SCDOT bars permitted movement on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day on routes east of I-95 in the Myrtle Beach area, including US-17 from the North Carolina line to Georgetown.
South Carolina allows no permitted movement in heavy rain or fog with visibility under 500 feet, in high winds, or when roads are slippery from ice, snow or sleet.
The South Carolina coast, including Charleston and the Port of Charleston, is exposed to Atlantic hurricanes from June 1 to November 30.
- If you are moving to the state
South Carolina requires a new resident to pay the county property tax bill on the vehicle and bring the original paid receipt to the SCDMV before the vehicle can be registered in the state. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in South Carolina
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in South Carolina?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in South Carolina, including Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, are coordinated with carriers already running those lanes. Rural addresses work too: the carrier confirms access and timing with you before arrival.
Who issues oversize permits in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Department of Transportation, Oversize/Overweight Permit Office (SCDOT). A load over the legal limits (13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) tall, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide) needs its permit for the exact route, and it is arranged before pickup so the machine does not wait at the yard.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to South Carolina?
South Carolina requires a new resident to pay the county property tax bill on the vehicle and bring the original paid receipt to the SCDMV before the vehicle can be registered in the state. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in South Carolina during the year?
SCDOT bars permitted movement on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day on routes east of I-95 in the Myrtle Beach area, including US-17 from the North Carolina line to Georgetown. South Carolina allows no permitted movement in heavy rain or fog with visibility under 500 feet, in high winds, or when roads are slippery from ice, snow or sleet. The South Carolina coast, including Charleston and the Port of Charleston, is exposed to Atlantic hurricanes from June 1 to November 30.
Can a load from South Carolina go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from South Carolina travel to a Texas crossing such as Laredo or Pharr, where the transfer and the customs paperwork are coordinated with brokers on both sides.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274