Drayage

Nationwide Transportation Services for Your Goods

When it comes to logistics, Tristate Logistics Inc. (TLI) is positioned to service the nation’s largest facilities at Los Angeles and Long Beach.

With interchange access to all steamship carrier locations, we’re set to pick up, hold and deliver your containers wherever and whenever you’re ready.

 
Stay Informed Regarding Your Materials

• Transloading services for imports
• Storing and staging containers
• Inland shipping arrangements
• Proven surveillance and tracking capabilities
• Real-time updates on your freight while it’s in transit

 
Tracking Your Progress From Port to Destination

Our customer service representatives will work with you to ensure your shipments move according to your wishes. You’ll receive real-time updates and accurate tracking for every container – from receipt of a delivery order to termination of an empty container.

• Synchronized operations with all terminals, day or night
• Using GPS tags / tracking on TLI chassis
• Utilizing off-peak and weekend gates when possible
• Scheduling drayage deliveries to optimize workforce planning and freight management
• Facilitating faster freight processing through electronic communication to shippers for rapid data transfers
• In-cab iPad tablets (MC2) and cell phone-based dispatch systems
• Real-time tracking of cargo and assets through a TMS (V-Intermodal) integration
• Providing access to additional power capacity for port drayage
• Proximity to port facilities
• Licensed to claim cargo on your behalf
• Providing 24/7 on-site security with cameras, alarm systems, and digital recording

 
Offering Up-to-Date Drayage Technology

We keep track of your goods through our technology systems, so we can stay in communication with our team, our drivers, and you.

• Real-time GPS tractor tracking for both driver safety and cargo
• Critical event reporting
• In-transit observation
• Optimization of workforce and freight management during scheduling of drayage deliveries
• EDI used to facilitate faster freight processing through electronic communication
• Document imaging

 
Maintaining a Clean, Sustainable Fleet

In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we pursue ecological goals that lower our operational emissions and environmental pollution.

• 100% clean fleet
• Totally exempt from California port fees
• Certified SmartWay Carrier Partner

We continue to push for units that run on alternative fuels like CNG, battery electricity, and hydrogen. Our goal is to create a fleet that reaches 100% zero emissions and near-zero emissions by 2023.

 
Offering Our Own Pool of Chassis

Our chassis are long-term leased and owned by TLI. You’ll be kept informed of all movement during drayage.

Dispatch manages our operational process for chassis and the costs get passed on to the customer as an accessorial charge. We can complete any necessary paperwork if you provide the required delivery orders.