Drayage Trucking Services — Port Pickup to Final Delivery
Container pickup from every major US port, inland delivery via FTL or LTL, and last-mile drop to warehouse or customer — tracked end to end.
Why Importers Trust Platton's Drayage Trucking Services
Container Pickup Before Per-Diem Charges Hit
The clock starts the moment your container is available at the terminal. Platton's port drayage network covers every major US gateway — NY/NJ, LA/Long Beach, Savannah, Houston, Seattle — with pre-positioned chassis and drivers who pick up within the free time window, so you don't pay $200–$400/day in per-diem and demurrage.
Last Mile That Actually Hits the Appointment Window
Warehouses and fulfillment centers don't accept deliveries outside their slots. Our last mile trucking dispatchers coordinate delivery appointments in advance, track drivers via GPS, and proactively reschedule if delays appear — so your freight doesn't sit on a truck waiting for a missed window to reopen.
FTL, LTL, and Oversize — One Provider
Full container? Container drayage straight to your warehouse. Partial load? LTL with consolidation. Oversize on a step-deck? We handle permits and routing. One point of contact for every truck type, every load size, every trade lane in the US.
GPS Tracking on Every Truck, Every Load
Real-time visibility from the moment the driver gates out of the port terminal until the container is dropped at your warehouse. ETA updates push to your dashboard — no calling dispatch, no guessing whether the truck left yet.
Nationwide Drayage Trucking Services and Inland Freight
Platton's drayage services connect every major US port to inland warehouses, distribution centers, and rail ramps. We handle container drayage for standard 20' and 40' boxes, refrigerated containers, and overweight loads requiring permits — with bonded movements for in-bond cargo transiting between ports or FTZs.
For long-haul inland moves, we use intermodal rail where it saves cost and time — truck to the rail ramp, rail across the country, truck for final delivery. For time-sensitive freight, direct over-the-road FTL or LTL with transit-time guarantees. You choose the priority; we optimize the route.
Major Trucking Lanes
Midwest ↔ Southern States (Intermodal Trucking)
1,342-2,335 mi
East Coast ↔ West Coast USA Truck Logistics
3,142 mi
Port-to-Warehouse Import Container Delivery
Cross-Border Import Cargo Trucking into Mexico & Canada
Trucking Performance by the Numbers
Miles Driven
18.7M
Shipments Delivered
90,000+
Happy Customers
10,000+
The Inland Freight Problems That Cost Importers the Most
"My Container Sat at the Port for 9 Days"
Every day past free time costs $200–$400 in per-diem and demurrage. Platton monitors container availability notifications, pre-assigns drivers and chassis, and dispatches pickup within the free time window — not after it expires. Our dispatch team confirms pickup completion within 30 minutes of gate-out.
"Drayage Quoted at $800, Invoiced at $1,400"
Hidden accessorials — chassis fees, port congestion surcharges, fuel adjustments, tri-axle charges — blow up container trucking costs. Platton quotes all-in rates that include chassis, fuel, and standard port fees. What we quote is what you pay, unless the load physically changes.
"It's Peak Season — Nobody Has Trucks"
During peak (Aug–Nov), chassis shortages and driver scarcity at major ports can delay pickups by a week or more. Platton maintains contracted capacity at every major gateway — pre-positioned chassis pools and dedicated driver networks that don't disappear when demand spikes.
What's Actually in Your Drayage Quote
Optimized Routing: Multi-stop and round-trip drayage runs reduce empty miles — cutting your per-container cost by 15–20% when you're moving multiple loads from the same port in the same week.
All-In Quoting: Every quote includes chassis, fuel surcharge, port fees, and standard wait time. No surprise line items on the invoice. Overweight, reefer, and hazmat loads are quoted separately with full disclosure upfront.
Shipment-Level Cost Visibility: See the exact trucking cost per container, per delivery, and per mile through your Platton dashboard. Compare lane rates over time, identify savings opportunities, and build accurate landed cost models that include the inland leg.
Route optimization
Fuel saved, tons
1 430
TOTAL PROFIT
86%
Built for Importers Who Can't Afford Port Delays
Platton's drayage trucking services are built for US importers, manufacturers, and retailers who need containers off the port and into their warehouse on time — every time. Whether you're moving 5 containers a month or 50, the same dispatch team, the same tracking, and the same all-in pricing apply. Average port-to-warehouse delivery time: 24–48 hours after customs release at major gateways.
All-in drayage quotes with no hidden accessorials
Live GPS tracking from port gate-out to warehouse delivery
24/7 US-based dispatch team for every pickup and delivery
What you get:
- Port drayage services at every major US gateway — NY/NJ, LA/LB, Savannah, Houston, Seattle, Oakland
- FTL and LTL inland delivery, coast to coast
- Bonded trucking for in-bond and FTZ movements
- Step-deck and drop-deck for oversize/overweight freight
- GPS-tracked last-mile delivery with appointment scheduling
- Intermodal rail + truck for long-haul cost savings
- All-in quoting — chassis, fuel, and port fees included
Port & Trucking Industry Updates
FAQs
Port drayage (container pickup from port terminals to warehouse), FTL and LTL inland delivery, refrigerated and temperature-controlled loads, oversize freight on step-deck trailers, bonded movements for in-bond cargo, and last-mile delivery with appointment scheduling. All loads include GPS tracking and all-in pricing.
We monitor container availability notifications from the steamship line and the port terminal. As soon as your container is flagged available, our dispatch team assigns a driver and chassis and schedules pickup within the free time window — typically 3–5 days depending on the port. If there's a terminal congestion issue, we proactively reroute or reschedule to minimize exposure.
Yes. Every truck is GPS-tracked from the moment the driver gates out of the terminal. Your Platton dashboard shows live location, current ETA, and any delay alerts. For warehouse deliveries, you'll see when the driver checks in, when unloading starts, and when the empty container is returned — so you have full visibility on chassis return timing too.
Yes — that's where most trucking problems happen. We pre-schedule delivery appointments, track the driver's progress against the appointment time, and proactively reschedule if a delay puts the slot at risk. For retail-compliant deliveries (Walmart, Costco, Target), we follow the routing guide and MABD requirements to avoid chargebacks.
Everything: driver, truck, chassis rental, fuel surcharge, port terminal fees, and standard wait time (typically 1–2 hours). If your container is overweight (over 44,000 lbs), requires a tri-axle chassis, or needs a reefer genset, those are quoted separately but disclosed upfront. No hidden accessorials on the invoice.
At most major ports, same-day or next-business-day pickup once the container shows as available and customs-cleared. During peak season (Aug–Nov), we maintain contracted chassis pools and dedicated drivers at high-volume terminals to avoid the 5–10 day delays common with spot-market drayage. Pre-pull services are also available if your free time is running short.
Every Day Your Container Sits at the Port Costs You Money
Per-diem, demurrage, missed delivery windows, detention charges — the inland leg is where import costs quietly spiral. Platton's drayage trucking services are built to get your containers off the port and into your warehouse before those charges stack up. Get an all-in quote for your next shipment.