Drayage Freight Solutions
- Fast & Flexible Capacity
- Detention & Demurrage Mitigation
- Proactive Customer Service
Drayage Freight Solutions Tailored to Your Business Needs
A family-owned brokerage since 1990. Three decades of carrier relationships, and the same promise the whole way: your freight gets a person, not a queue.
- 2M+ shipments arranged
- Shipper portal rate, book, and track any hour
- SmartWay partner with the EPA. Freight through DTS counts toward your sustainability reporting
- A person answers no phone tree, Monday to Friday
Move Your Freight Faster—No More Drayage Freight Headaches
Drayage freight should be simple and efficient, but instead, you're stuck dealing with…
Port Congestion & Missed Appointments – Drayage Containers sit at the terminal longer than expected, leading to mounting demurrage and per diem charges.
Unpredictable Drayage Costs – Chassis shortages, detention fees, and fluctuating drayage rates make budgeting nearly impossible.
Lack of Carrier Capacity – Finding a reliable drayage provider, especially during peak seasons, feels like a never-ending battle.
Unreliable Transit Times – Delays at ports and rail yards disrupt your supply chain, causing late deliveries and missed commitments.
Complicated Port & Rail Compliance – Ever-changing regulations, pre-pull requirements, and gate restrictions make drayage logistics a nightmare to manage.
We know how frustrating it is when drayage freight creates more problems than solutions. You deserve a logistics partner that simplifies drayage, keeps costs under control, and ensures your cargo moves.
Drayage Freight Solutions
Drayage freight shouldn’t leave you dealing with port delays, unpredictable costs, and limited carrier capacity.
We know how critical timely drayage container movement is to your business, which is why we focus on providing consistent drayage capacity with trusted carriers, transparent pricing, and proactive communication to keep your supply chain running smoothly.
Flexible Drayage Options Built Around Your Supply Chain
Not every container move ends the same way, and that’s where we come in. Whether your freight needs to be transloaded for inland shipping, cross-docked for quick turnarounds, or delivered straight to your warehouse, we coordinate the right next step. Our team evaluates each move and provides flexible options to keep your freight flowing efficiently, no matter the port or rail ramp.
A Trusted Network of Drayage Carriers
Every port and rail yard has its own challenges, but a one-size-fits-all approach to drayage won’t cut it. We optimize your container moves by pre-planning pickup windows and leveraging available carrier capacity, ensuring your freight reaches its next destination timely.
Avoid Unnecessary Drayage Charges with Proactive Freight Management
Demurrage, per diem, and detention fees can add up fast when containers sit too long. Our team works ahead of schedule to secure drayage capacity before free time expires, coordinate efficient pickup and delivery, and ensure smooth transitions to the next leg of transport, helping you avoid costly delays and storage fees.
We use DTS daily through out our company. Their team is always great with service and arranging our many different shipments. They offer advice on tricky situations and offer a range of services that our business needs.
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Not Getting the Support You Need with Your Drayage Shipments?
Having been in business for over 35 years, we’ve had countless conversations with shippers frustrated by freight providers who fail to prioritize their needs—missed updates, unanswered calls, and service that makes them feel like just another number in the system.
At Diversified Transportation Services, we partner with you to solve your partial drayage shipping challenges, becoming an extension of your traffic department. Our goal is to leverage our decades of expertise in freight transportation to streamline your operations, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—running your business.
We’ve been refining our approach for over three decades, ensuring that even when challenges arise, you’ll always have a reliable partner by your side. Once you experience the level of service, support, and partnership we offer, you won’t want to return to freight providers who don’t value your business.
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Exceptional! We've learned so much working with DTS over the years. Any company that is looking for solid logistics services should talk to DTS. Thank you Marc for everything you have done for us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question?
Call and talk it through with a DTS coordinator, Monday to Friday.
(800) 460-8540
Drayage and Transloading Tips
- Ensure your container is ready for pick up and fully released at the port so you don’t incur added pick-up charges.
- Know how your shipment is loaded onto the container. Are they palletized pieces or loose cartons? This info is mission-critical to getting an accurate cost for transloading.
- Provide the piece count and total weight so your transloading partner knows whether they need labor, a forklift, or both.
- Advise the LFD – Last Free Day so you can avoid demurrage.
- The cheapest option is NOT always the best, as you get what you pay for.
- Be clear about your expectations regarding service time frames and costs.
- Partner with a logistics provider who truly understands your needs, as they will provide ongoing communication throughout the transaction.
- Supply and demand are the driving factors in every business vertical – logistics is no different. So plan and book early to meet your specific needs.
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