Drayage: Drayage is the short-distance trucking of freight, often shipping containers, between ports, rail yards and warehouses.
Why it matters to owner operators
Drayage involves terminal wait times and specific requirements, such as a TWIC card for port access. Check what is needed before you accept.
Example
A driver picks up a container at a port terminal and delivers it to a warehouse a few miles away.
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