Summerville, SC
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Summerville.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Southeast
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.37 |
| Reefer | $2.81 |
| Flatbed | $2.92 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-26US-17A (Main Street)US-78Jedburg RoadBerlin G. Myers ParkwayDorchester Road
Top Industries
Distribution and logistics
Construction and development
Port support services
Manufacturing (Knauf Insulation)
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
Walmart DC #6057 (Ridgeville/Summerville area)
Amazon delivery station (Charleston metro)
Various 3PL transload facilities on Jedburg Road
Knauf Insulation distribution center
Top Shippers
W
WalmartA
AmazonP
Port of Charleston drayage carriersV
Volvo Cars logistics (nearby Ridgeville)K
Knauf InsulationNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-26
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-26 Exit 187)
Love's #694 (I-26 Exit 194 Jedburg)
TA Express (I-26 Exit 199 Ridgeville)
Challenges
- Rapid residential growth creating constant construction delays on local roads, I-26 serving as both freight corridor and hurricane evacuation route causing seasonal planning conflicts, container chassis availability issues at Jedburg staging areas, mixing of port drayage trucks with suburban traffic on US-17A, and summer heat with afternoon thunderstorms affecting operations from May through September.
- Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo
- Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight
- Rapid population growth increases congestion on key corridors
Opportunities
- Rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand
- Automotive manufacturing belt creates steady parts and finished vehicle freight
- Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston generate strong import volumes
- Year-round operations without severe winter weather interruptions
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Florida produce season (October-May) drives strong northbound reefer demand. Hurricane season (June-November) creates both risks and emergency freight surges. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Year-round construction keeps flatbed demand steady.
Trucking in Summerville — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Summerville: Dry Van $2.37, Reefer $2.81, Flatbed $2.92. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Summerville is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-26 Exit 187), Love's #694 (I-26 Exit 194 Jedburg), TA Express (I-26 Exit 199 Ridgeville). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Summerville freight market include Walmart, Amazon, Port of Charleston drayage carriers, Volvo Cars logistics (nearby Ridgeville), Knauf Insulation. Key industries driving freight demand are distribution and logistics, construction and development, port support services.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Summerville include: Rapid residential growth creating constant construction delays on local roads, I-26 serving as both freight corridor and hurricane evacuation route causing seasonal planning conflicts, container chassis availability issues at Jedburg staging areas, mixing of port drayage trucks with suburban traffic on US-17A, and summer heat with afternoon thunderstorms affecting operations from May through September.; Hurricane season (June-November) poses risk to operations and cargo; Summer heat and humidity require attention to temperature-sensitive freight. However, opportunities include rapidly growing population drives sustained freight demand.