Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a local container drayage position based in Charleston, SC. This role offers daily home time, steady port freight, and consistent weekday scheduling with opportunities for additional weekend income.
Drivers will haul shipping containers between port terminals and local customers in a short-haul, high-frequency lane.
Route & Freight Details
Local runs within a 150-mile radius of Charleston port terminals
Hiring area includes:
Charleston
Summerville
Mount Pleasant
Hauling shipping containers on chassis equipment
Average ~20 miles per trip (short-haul, multiple turns per day)
Freight includes:
Port pickups and deliveries
Empty container returns
Mix of:
Drop & hook
Live unload
100% no-touch freight
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Typical start time: 5:00 AM
Company operating hours: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Home daily
Occasional Saturday work (~1x per month)
Pay & Compensation
Avg Weekly Pay: $1,000–$1,400
Pay Type: Hourly
Base Pay:
$25/hour
Additional Pay:
+$5/hour for weekend work
$10 per hazmat load delivered
$500 transition bonus (paid on 2nd paycheck)
Equipment & Work Setup
Day cab trucks
Manual transmission
Container chassis trailers
Trucks governed at 65 mph
Yard located in North Charleston, SC
Requirements
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience required
Must have:
Hazmat endorsement
TWIC card
Must be able to pass manual transmission road test
Must be comfortable with port operations and short-haul runs
Orientation
Orientation held in North Charleston, SC
$250 orientation pay
Classes held once per week (Tuesdays only)
Why This Job Works
Home daily with consistent weekday schedule
Short-haul runs = less fatigue, more turns
Hourly pay = stable, predictable income
Port freight = steady, year-round demand
Apply Today
If you're looking for a local driving job with steady pay, daily home time, and consistent hours, apply now to get started.