Freight services provider invests $88K into Charleston County; pledges to create 100 jobs

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Tradd Advisory Company, a freight transportation services provider, is investing $88,800 into an operations expansion in Charleston County.

The expansion was announced on April 25. According to Tradd, the $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs over the next five years.

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"South Carolina's logistics industry continues to impress," Gov. Henry McMaster said in a statement. Today's announcement by Tradd Advisory Company is another win for our state. We congratulate the company on this expansion and look forward to supporting it through continued development in Charleston County."

Tradd is a third-party logistics provider that advises agents, clients, and carriers on the most effective strategies for handling freight transportation. The company works with a network of over 93,000 carriers and offers service options for moving cargo.

"It is exciting to have a footprint in Charleston," Tradd owner and CEO Stephen Scates said in a statement. "We are excited for our growth in Charleston County and cannot wait to see what is in store. All of us at Tradd are committed to cultivating the best of what the logistics industry has to offer in terms of service, delivery, and most importantly, an exciting place to work. We cannot wait to meet our new team and become a household name in the freight industry."