Intermodal Drayage

The words drayage and intermodal drayage may not be familiar to you, but these services are responsible for a large number of goods you use, buy, eat and even wear daily. Drayage is an essential link in the safe and secure transport of goods from one point to another, usually for short distances. On the other hand, intermodal freight transport is the method of transportation of goods in an intermodal or shipping container. With intermodal freight containers, large amounts of goods may be transported through long distances in the most efficient manner.

Drayage is shipping freight in a short distance while intermodal freight is for long distances. Businesses big and small use these services to take their products from the manufacturing plant to where their customers are located. Without quality drayage and intermodal freight services, meeting deadlines for the movement of goods and services to your customers will impact your bottom line. If your business ships goods, you must use a dependable and efficient drayage company with years of experience and proven service.

Is the drayage company you want and need to use near the rail yards and ports?
Does the rail yard or port run 24 hours?

We are close to the rail yards and ports

This is important because a port that works 24 hours coupled with a company that can transport
goods all day would be able to ship your products faster and more efficiently as well.

Proximity to rail yards and ports

Drayage company with local assets

A company that resides close to the ports and has local assets will surely have the insight into what goes on in the local market.

Experienced drivers

Drivers should be experienced with local routes and are trained to handle large equipment and new monitoring equipment.

Flexible shifts, flexible service

Do you know that you can save on shipping when you ship during the off-hours? A company with this flexible service/schedule is rare but is something that you must include when you make your decision.

Check for regulations and compliance

Check the company’s compliance with local regulations on shipping. Usually, this is communicated on the drayage service website.

Equipment condition
Drayage companies with old and worn out equipment may find it hard to fulfill their obligations to your company. These could suffer from equipment failure and repairs that will only cost you valuable time. Always look for a company with new, working or quality equipment (trucks, refrigeration equipment, forklifts, etc.) to ensure the safety and quality of your goods as well.
With facilities in the Southern California, Pride Intermodal, INC. can quickly meet
any requirement you have for handling your containers. Our asset-based intermodal
and harbor drayage services handle all local drayage moves for containers coming
from or going to West Coast seaports.