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For more than 75 years, our company has upheld the vision of our founder, Charles E. Atchison, who built a trusted transportation partner by anticipating client needs and delivering beyond what was expected. From those early days to today’s comprehensive, executive-level service, we’ve refined our craft with the same unwavering standards: dependable scheduling, attentive care, and a steadfast commitment to safety and professionalism. Every route we plan and every journey we complete reflects decades of hard-earned expertise and a promise to earn your confidence, trip after trip.
Charles E. Atchison, Sr.
Founder

Charles E. Atchison, Sr.’s legacy is a profound testament to vision, determination, and community impact. A proud native of Spartanburg, Mr. Atchison founded his transportation business in April 1949, starting with just one taxi cab at a time when gas was merely 18 cents per gallon.

During the early years of his business, Charles demonstrated remarkable foresight, teaching himself to set taxi meters and implementing a central dispatch system. This ingenuity allowed him to unify independent cab drivers into the largest taxi service in Upstate South Carolina. By the 1960s, he was operating a fleet of 75 taxis.

Never one to rest on past achievements, Charles founded Airport Limousine Service (ALS) in 1974 to provide dependable transportation for passengers at the newly constructed Greenville-Spartanburg Airport. For over 30 years, ALS served as the airport's primary transportation provider. He further expanded his operations in 1985 with the establishment of Atchison Charter Service, starting with a single 47-passenger bus.

Through tireless dedication, he expanded his venture into a thriving ground transportation service, employing over 70 workers and creating a significant economic impact in the local community.

Charles was much more than a successful entrepreneur. Serving as a leader, mentor, and role model, particularly within Spartanburg’s minority community, he inspired countless others. His legacy continues to live on, a shining example of how determination and investment in people can create lasting change.

Honoring his extraordinary life, Mr. Atchison passed away in November 2024. His contributions remain woven into the fabric of Spartanburg, solidifying his legacy as a beloved figure and a driving force for positive change in the area.

Charlita Atchison Moss
Chief Operating Officer

Charlita Moss is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer at Atchison Transportation Services, Inc., with a strong background in financial management and operational leadership. With over three decades of experience in the social advocacy sector, she has honed her skills in account management, financial analysis, and employee relations.

Charlita's expertise in Microsoft Office applications enhances her ability to streamline operations and improve efficiency. She is known for her strategic foresight in budgeting and forecasting, which has been crucial in navigating the complexities of the industry. Her long-term tenure at Atchison Transportation reflects her commitment and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Charlita is passionate about fostering employee development and enhancing customer service, making her a key player in her organization.

Charlita supports several community initiatives through Atchison Transportation, using the company’s resources and her leadership to give back. She balances her professional role with her commitment to civic responsibility, honoring her grandfather’s legacy while making a positive impact on others.

What Our
Customers Say

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As an assistant principal, I have been traveling with my seniors for almost 10 years to Grad Bash in Orlando, FL. This is the first year we have used Atchison Transportation and our service was excellent! The bus was nice, clean and everything on the bus worked—a first for our trip! I would also like to acknowledge our driver, Kwan Fuller! He was punctual, polite, and had a wonderful personality with our group.
Suzette Daniels Shaw
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I would like to let you know what a wonderful time we had on the Noah’s Ark/Creatiion Museum Trip.

Mr. Sullivan fit right in and became one of the family. Professional, courteous, sometimes funny, and never seem to let any of the annoyances bother him. If I am ever in need of your services again, I would happily want him as our driver again; just as some of our members have told him.

Thanks again for keeping us safe on our journey.

Delores Muhammad
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It’s a pleasure to work with the staff at Atchison Transportation. Whether it’s providing airport shuttle service for a guest, transporting employee groups to out-of-state plant visits, or providing ground transportation for large conferences, I can depend on Atchison Transportation to meet the need. Personally, I appreciate the speedy responses and proficient expense management which make my job much easier. When I plan large events, transportation is the least of my worries thanks to Atchison Transportation.

Charlita is an absolute delight to work with, and she deserves a huge raise and maybe even a skylight and limo service!”

Donna Stone
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The success of our business is predicated on our ability to establish relationships with our business partners. Maintaining successful relationships includes face-to-face meetings, training events and social gatherings at our global headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. We assume ownership of the logistics when our customers visit us and we provide them with a “white glove” experience every step of the way – which absolutely includes logistics. The team at Atchison Transportation understands our goals and shares our aspiration for a concierge-like transportation experience for our guests. We consistently receive high marks and anecdotes from our customers related to how professional, prompt and courteous their drivers are during their visits. We consider Atchison Transportation a strategic asset to our operations and an extension of our own team.”
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
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I want to thank you and your team for outstanding service to me. You and your team picked me up at 2am, well after my scheduled arrival and got me to my hotel safely. Your team picked me up at the end of a very long day of business meetings, were there early and got me to the airport with time to spare, again safely and securely. Both of the gentlemen who transported me were extremely polite and well spoken and transported me in wonderful, comfortable, clean and safe vehicles.

I have highly recommended your service and company to the company I was visiting and I met with 14 different individuals over the course of 8 meetings on that day and recommended you in each meeting.

I express my sincere thanks to Atchison for making the part of a very long day that could have disturbed or ruined a very important day of business go extremely smoothly.”

Patrick McBride • Denver, CO
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