Intermodal drayage with Gelle Transport
Intermodal drayage is the short-haul trucking that connects rail to the rest of the supply chain. When a container arrives at a rail ramp, a drayage truck collects it on a chassis and delivers it to the warehouse or customer; for outbound moves, the drayage driver delivers the loaded container to the ramp for its rail journey.
Rail ramp operations
Drayage drivers work to the rail terminal’s rules: gate appointments, container availability, chassis pools and free-time limits. Experience with local terminals keeps containers moving and avoids storage charges.
Live load and drop options
Containers can be live-loaded or unloaded while the driver waits, or dropped at your facility and collected later. Drop service gives your team more time; live service turns the container faster.
What’s included
Who it’s for
Shippers using rail for long-distance freight and needing reliable first- and last-mile trucking. See the industries we serve.
How it works
- 01
Request a quote
Share pickup and delivery locations, freight details, equipment and dates.
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Confirm the plan
We confirm equipment, appointments and price before dispatch.
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Pickup and transit
On-time pickup, secure loading and proactive updates from 24/7 dispatch.
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Delivery and POD
Delivery to the agreed appointment with signed proof of delivery.
Coverage across the United States
We dispatch from North Kansas City, Missouri and serve shippers across the continental United States. Popular service areas for intermodal drayage include:
Intermodal Drayage FAQs
What is intermodal drayage?
Trucking a container between a rail ramp and a warehouse or customer.
What is the difference between live and drop?
Live: the driver waits while the container is loaded or unloaded. Drop: the container is left and collected later.
Why do free-time limits matter?
Containers left at terminals beyond free time can incur storage charges.