The American Truck

Service Detail

Drayage

Drayage is the short-haul movement of containers between ports, rail ramps, and warehouses or distribution centers. Our drayage network includes pre-approved, port-registered carriers operating at major US ports. We handle port fees, chassis coordination, and customs release notifications so your containers don't sit idle accumulating detention charges.

KEY FEATURES

Port-to-door and door-to-port moves
Rail ramp drayage and intermodal
Chassis sourcing and coordination
Hazmat-certified carriers available
Port status and availability tracking
Bonded carrier options for customs

THE ADVANTAGE

Avoid costly port demurrage and detention
Streamline your import/export supply chain
Pre-vetted port-registered carriers
Integrated customs release monitoring

How It Works

THE PROCESS

1

Phase 01

Share container number and port terminal

2

Phase 02

We monitor customs release and port availability

3

Phase 03

Carrier dispatched for pickup at first available gate

4

Phase 04

Container delivered to your facility

5

Phase 05

Empty return coordinated with terminal

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