BNSF Drayage in Georgia – Fairburn Intermodal Terminal
29 Oct

BNSF Drayage in Georgia – Fairburn Intermodal Terminal

YK Freight provides dedicated BNSF intermodal drayage services across Georgia, focusing on the BNSF Fairburn Terminal — one of Atlanta’s major inland gateways for Savannah and West Coast freight.
We manage import/export containers, handle appointment scheduling, secure yard pickup, and ensure on-time delivery across the Atlanta metro and statewide.

Container drayage truck pulling an intermodal container

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BNSF Fairburn Terminal (Atlanta)

The BNSF Fairburn Terminal serves as a key intermodal hub for Atlanta’s logistics corridor, providing connectivity to Savannah GPA and national rail lines.
YK Freight offers:

  • Container pickup and terminal coordination
  • TWIC-certified driver access for secure entry
  • Live unload and drop trailer delivery options
  • POD-tracked dispatch and real-time GPS visibility
  • Deliveries to Fairburn, Union City, McDonough, Newnan, and Peachtree City

These moves are part of our integrated Atlanta drayage operations.

Intermodal Network Integration

YK Freight connects BNSF rail with Georgia’s port and highway network, ensuring smooth container flow between Savannah GPA, Atlanta, and inland DCs.
Our BNSF operations link directly to:

  • Savannah Port import lanes (via BNSF partner linehaul)
  • Atlanta distribution corridors (I-75, I-85, I-285)
  • Central & North Georgia industrial zones (Macon, Dalton, Gainesville)

These routes align with our Savannah drayage network, providing continuous port-to-rail coverage.

Operating Model

Each BNSF drayage move follows a precise, traceable process:

  1. Rate confirmation & container release coordination
  2. Terminal pickup (TWIC driver access)
  3. Live or drop delivery to consignee
  4. Empty return scheduling to BNSF Fairburn
  5. Timestamped POD confirmation and dispatch update

Our digital dispatch platform ensures real-time tracking and accountability from pickup to return.

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

Service Area

From the BNSF Fairburn Terminal, YK Freight serves:

  • Atlanta metro: Fulton, Clayton, Fayette, Henry
  • Central Georgia: Macon, Warner Robins
  • North Georgia: Gainesville, Dalton
  • Extended: Columbus, Augusta, and Savannah corridors — all covered under our Georgia drayage network

BNSF Drayage Pricing

Rates are calculated by:

  • Origin (Fairburn terminal)
  • Delivery mileage and lane type
  • Appointment window and return timing
  • Chassis availability and equipment conditions

Each quote is lane-specific, ensuring transparent and predictable pricing.

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Why Shippers Choose YK Freight for BNSF Drayage

  • Experienced BNSF-certified drayage carrier
  • Coordinated port-to-rail and rail-to-inland services
  • GPS-tracked dispatch and timestamped PODs
  • Flexible live/drop scheduling for DCs and importers
  • Consistent coverage across Georgia industrial markets

FAQs

Q: Which BNSF terminal do you serve in Georgia?
A: The BNSF Fairburn Intermodal Terminal in the Atlanta metro area.

Q: Do you handle Savannah-routed containers for BNSF?
A: Yes — we manage inland drayage for containers transferred from Savannah GPA via BNSF or connecting carriers.

Q: Do your drivers have TWIC access?
A: Yes — all YK Freight drivers are TWIC-certified for port and terminal entry.

Q: Do you provide live and drop options?
A: Yes, both options are available depending on receiver capacity.

Q: Which regions do you serve from BNSF Fairburn?

A: Metro Atlanta, Central Georgia, North Georgia, and statewide receivers.

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