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Posted August 23, 2026

Class A Port Position - Ladson SC

Premium Transport Staffing
Ladson, SC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Urgently Hiring – Class A CDL Port Driver – $31/hr – Home Daily – TWIC & Hazmat Required

Location: Ladson, SC
$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE
  • $1,250 paid after 3 months
  • $1,250 paid after 6 months
PORT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING
We are currently hiring experienced Class A CDL Port Drivers for local container work out of our Ladson, SC yard. This position involves moving containers in and out of South Carolina ports with local routes and home daily scheduling. Drivers must have recent port experience and a strong safety record.

Driver Snapshot
  • Pay: $31.00 per hour
  • Endorsement Pay: +$0.50/hr for each endorsement
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM start window
  • Routes: Local – Home Daily
  • Freight: Port containers
  • Bonus: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Work Type: Port / Container Drayage

What We Offer
  • Local routes – Home every day
  • Weekly pay (Direct Deposit or Rapid! PayCard)
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Consistent port work
  • Supportive dispatch and recruiting team

Job Responsibilities
  • Operate a Class A tractor-trailer for local port container moves
  • Transport containers in and out of South Carolina ports
  • Follow all DOT regulations and safety procedures
  • Maintain safe driving habits at all times
  • Must be available to work 12+ hours when needed

Driver Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Active TWIC Card
  • Hazmat Endorsement Required
  • Minimum 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience (within the last 3 years)
  • Minimum 6 months verifiable PORT driving experience (within the last 3 years)
  • No automatic transmission restriction on CDL
  • Bus driving experience will not be considered
  • Strong work history required
Important Applicant Guidelines
  • If you do not have at least 6 months of recent port driving experience, please do not apply
  • Applicants with more than 3 jobs in the past year or more than 4 jobs in the past 3 years will not qualify

Safety Requirements
  • No Bluetooth or headset use while driving
  • No eating while driving
  • No texting while driving
  • Seatbelts must be worn while the vehicle is in motion

Compensation
  • $31.00 per hour
  • +$0.50/hr for each endorsement
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
Qualified drivers may be contacted the same day for an interview.
If you are an experienced Class A TWIC & Hazmat driver with port experience, apply today to join our team.

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