The Last Mile of Your Supply Chain
Intermodal Drayage from Chicago Terminals
Chicago is one of the largest intermodal freight hubs in North America. Containers arrive daily at BNSF, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern terminals across the metro. Moving them from the ramp to your warehouse, distribution center, or customer requires a carrier who knows the terminals and can execute on tight schedules.
Connors Transportation provides container drayage out of Chicago-area intermodal facilities. We handle the pickup, the chassis, and the delivery so your freight keeps moving without delays at the ramp.
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How It Works
What Drayage Actually Means for Your Operation
Drayage is the short-distance trucking move that connects your rail or ocean container to its next destination. The container arrives at a Chicago ramp. Connors picks it up, delivers it where you need it, and returns the empty or repositions the chassis as needed.
We work with importers, exporters, 3PLs, and freight brokers who need a dependable dray partner at the Chicago terminal complex. No chasing availability. No missed free time windows. Just a carrier that shows up.
Import Drayage
Pick up arriving containers from the rail ramp or port and deliver to your facility or customer.
Export Drayage
Deliver loaded containers from your facility to the rail ramp for outbound intermodal movement.
Container Repositioning
Moving empty containers between terminals, depots, and shippers as needed to keep equipment available.
Free Time Management
We coordinate pickup timing to minimize detention and demurrage charges on your container holds.
Service Coverage
Chicago-Area Terminals We Service
Connors drayage operations cover the major intermodal ramps and transload facilities in the greater Chicago area.
Why Shippers Choose Connors
A Dray Partner You Can Count On
Terminal familiarity
Our drivers know Chicago's intermodal terminals and the operating rhythms of each ramp. Less time waiting, faster turnarounds.
Chassis management
We handle chassis sourcing and coordination, so you don't have to track equipment availability on top of everything else.
Direct communication
You talk to real people who can update you on your container status and resolve problems without being transferred between departments.
Compliance and certification
Connors drivers and equipment meet all port and rail terminal access requirements including TWIC where applicable.
Flexible scheduling
Containers don't always arrive on a 9-to-5 schedule. We accommodate early morning and after-hours terminal moves.
30 years of Chicago freight
Connors has operated in the Chicago freight market since 1996. We understand local geography, traffic patterns, and facility operations.
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Container Drayage Quote
Tell us about your container move and we'll respond with pricing and availability.
Reliable CDL Drivers: Let's Talk.
Connors Transportation is looking for experienced, courteous CDL drivers who take pride in dependable service. Learn about our Chicagoland and regional operation and tell us about your experience.