Our History

The company was founded in 1932 by James H. "Bo" Shealy under the name of James H. Shealy's Garage as a garage for truck repairs. The original location was at the corner of Sumter and Washington Streets. In 1936 the company moved to 2123 N. Main Street and in 1940, Bo Shealy signed a dealer agreement with Mack Trucks to sell trucks within the Columbia area and vicinity. In 1944 the franchise territory was expanded to include Richland, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Calhoun and Fairfield Counties.


By 1950 the franchise area had grown to include Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Newberry and Sumter Counties. Subsequently, Saluda and Lee counties were added to comprise the current thirteen counties that we consider to be our basic trade area. Carl D. Shealy, brother of Bo Shealy, joined the business in 1947. On December 27, 1947, the business was incorporated as Shealy's, Inc. The original stockholders were James H. Shealy, James H. Shealy, Jr., Carl D. Shealy and Clayton J. Meetze. Bo Shealy remained as President of the company until his retirement on March 15, 1972, at which time Carl Shealy was elected President. Carl Shealy also purchased all of the outstanding stock, thereby becoming the sole stockholder.


Bo Shealy continued to serve as Chairman of the Board until his death in 1978. The trucking industry has changed a great deal over the years. Undoubtedly, we will see more changes in years to come. However, some things never change. Things such as the importance of the dignity of work and of caring for the business, for its people and for its customers. These are the things that have ensured our success in the past and will continue to assure our success in the future.



  • 1932
    • Shealy's Truck Center founded as "James H. Shealy's Garage" by James H. "Bo" Shealy.
  • 1936
    • Shealy's Truck Center moved from the corner of Sumter and Washing Streets to 2123 N. Main Street.
  • 1940
    • "Bo" Shealy signed a dealer agreement with Mack Trucks to deal in Columbia, SC and surrounding areas.
  • 1944
    • Territory expanded to include Richland, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Fairfield counties.
  • 1947
    • "Bo" Shealy's brother, Carl Shealy, joins the Shealy workforce.

      December 27th:
      Incorporated as Shealy's, Inc. The original stock holders were James H. "Bo" Shealy, James H. Shealy, Jr., Carl D. Shealy, and Clayton J. Meetze.
  • 1950
    • Territory expanded to include Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, and Sumter.
  • 1972
    • "Bo" Shealy retires as President of Shealy's and is replaced by his brother, Carl Shealy.
  • 1979
    • Carl builds a new 38,640 Sqft. facility on 4.2 acres at 1340 Bluff Road in Columbia, SC.
  • 1984
    • Shealy Leasing, Inc. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Shealy's, Inc.

      January 13th:
      Carl Shealy passes, leaving his son, Bruce Shealy, as the president adn David Shealy as the vice-president.
  • 1985
    • Agreement signed with East Manufacturing of Randolph, Ohio to market their trucks.
  • 1986
    • Isuzu heavy-duty trucks added to product line.

      Mitsubishi Fuso trucks added to product line.
  • 1987
    • Shealy's Truck operation is now known as Shealy's Truck Center, Inc.

      Agreement signed with Clement Industries of Minden, LA.

      Shealy's Truck Center becomes one of the first Mack distributors to join the Mack Leasing System.

      Expanded operation to include full-service leasing and daily rentals.
  • 1988
    • Purchased Western Carolina Mack Sales and renamed to Shealy Truck Center of the Piedmont.
  • 1998
    • Duncan facility moves from a leased facility to a new 25,420 Sqft. building situated on 6.2 acres in Duncan, SC.
  • 1999
    • Shealy's Truck Center becomes a full-service dealer of Western Star in the Columbia area.
  • 2005
    • Shealy Leasing, Inc. named Southeast Region and National Mack dealer of the year.