River-Roads offers trailer delivery and drayage
Drayage is the short-distance transportation of shipping containers between ports, rail terminals, or other intermodal facilities and nearby locations. It’s a crucial part of the intermodal freight transport system, facilitating the movement of goods over short distances, typically within the Saint Louis metropolitan area.
River-Roads focus on trailer sales, leasing, repairs, and intermodal equipment enable us to be well-positioned in offering trailer delivery and drayage services. Providing drayage services further makes us a one-stop solution provider for our customers.
Here is a short list of the benefits:
- Complementary to existing services: River-Roads is a full-service semi-trailer dealer and storage solution specialist. Offering trailer delivery and drayage services complements our existing trailer sales, leasing, and repair services, providing a more comprehensive solution for customers.
- Intermodal equipment expertise: River-Roads deals with intermodal container chassis, which are closely related to drayage operations. Our expertise in intermodal equipment positions us well to support drayage services.
- Strategic location: River-Roads is conveniently located close to I-70, I-55, I-64, I-44 and I-270, which are major transportation corridors. This location is advantageous for providing drayage services to nearby ports, rail terminals, or other intermodal facilities.
- Customer base: With over 60 years in the industry, River-Roads has built a solid customer base in the transportation sector. Many of these customers require trailer delivery and drayage services, making them natural extensions of our offerings.
- One-stop solution: By offering drayage services, River-Roads positions itself as a one-stop solution for various transportation needs, from equipment sales and leasing to short-distance container transport.
- Industry trends: As the intermodal freight transport system continues to grow, drayage services become increasingly important. Offering such services helps River-Roads stay competitive and meet evolving customer needs.
