YK Freight provides Alabama-based container drayage from the Port of Mobile and Savannah Port to inland receivers statewide.

Our network connects Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, supporting import/export and intermodal freight with reliable scheduling and POD visibility.

Container drayage truck pulling an intermodal container at the Port of Charleston.

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Alabama Statewide Coverage

Direct port-to-inland lanes include:

  • Birmingham metro (Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair)
  • Montgomery & Prattville
  • Huntsville & Decatur (North Alabama)
  • Tuscaloosa & Dothan

These corridors form the backbone of Alabama’s inland container flow, connecting the Gulf Coast, regional DCs, and manufacturing zones.

Mobile Port Drayage

The Port of Mobile (APMT Terminal) serves as Alabama’s primary maritime gateway.

YK Freight handles:

  • Import/export container pickup and return
  • Appointment scheduling and terminal coordination
  • TWIC driver access for secure port entry
  • Live unload or drop trailer service

Birmingham Intermodal Drayage

Birmingham is Alabama’s inland rail and logistics hub.

YK Freight provides intermodal drayage from Birmingham NS and CSX terminals to regional receivers across North and Central Alabama.

Our service includes:

  • Local container moves (0–75 mi radius)
  • Regional hauls to Montgomery, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa
  • Export returns to Mobile or Savannah rail lines

Regional Integration (Savannah–Alabama Corridor)

For importers using Savannah Port, we provide extended intermodal drayage into Alabama via I-16 → I-85 / I-65 corridors, covering:

  • Atlanta crossdock connections
  • Birmingham and Montgomery linehauls
  • Inland returns for export or repositioning — coordinated through our Savannah drayage operations

Alabama Distance Tiers

  • Local (0–75 miles): Mobile & Birmingham metro zones
  • Regional (75–200 miles): Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Decatur
  • Extended (200+ miles): Huntsville, Dothan, and cross-state deliveries

Operating Model

  1. Rate confirmation & container release
  2. TWIC-certified pickup from terminal
  3. Inland delivery (live or drop)
  4. Terminal or depot return coordination

All moves are timestamped with full POD tracking and dispatch visibility.

Infographic showing drayage operating process from pickup to delivery to POD submission.

Alabama Pricing Structure

Rates are calculated by:

  • Origin terminal (Mobile, Savannah, or Birmingham intermodal)
  • Distance and delivery conditions
  • Appointment windows and chassis requirements

Each lane quote ensures transparent pricing and predictable scheduling.

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Why Shippers Choose Alabama Drayage with YK Freight

  • Direct APMT Mobile terminal coordination
  • Statewide coverage from Gulf Coast to North Alabama
  • TWIC-certified drivers for port and rail access
  • GPS tracking and timestamped PODs
  • Flexible live/drop options aligned with receiver hours

FAQs

Q: Which Alabama markets do you serve most frequently?
A: Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile.

Q: Do you handle drayage from Savannah Port to Alabama?
A: Yes — extended regional drayage available for Savannah imports to Alabama receivers.

Q: Do your drivers have access to the Port of Mobile?
A: Yes, all are TWIC-certified for APMT entry.

Q: Do you offer drop trailer service in Alabama?
A: Yes, where receiver facilities allow.

Q: Typical Mobile → Birmingham delivery time?

A: Same-day or next-day depending on appointment and gate schedule.

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