YK Freight provides container drayage throughout Tennessee, linking Memphis rail ramps, Nashville terminals, and Savannah import corridors.
We support importers, exporters, and manufacturers with on-time, trackable container transport across the Mid-South region.

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Tennessee Statewide Coverage

Our primary service areas include:

  • Memphis metro — BNSF, UP, and CN intermodal terminals
  • Nashville metro — CSX and NS rail access
  • Chattanooga & Knoxville — manufacturing and automotive clusters
  • Clarksville & Jackson — regional distribution hubs

These lanes connect Tennessee’s intermodal gateways with Atlanta, Savannah, and regional DC networks.

Memphis Intermodal Drayage

Memphis is one of the largest inland container hubs in the U.S.
YK Freight provides drayage from BNSF, Union Pacific, and Canadian National ramps, covering:

  • Import/export pickup and return
  • Regional moves to Nashville, Jackson, and North Mississippi
  • Chassis management and empty repositioning

Nashville Intermodal Drayage

Nashville serves as Tennessee’s central logistics corridor with CSX Radnor Yard and NS intermodal terminals.
We provide:

  • Container pickup for local and regional delivery
  • Same-day runs to Chattanooga, Clarksville, and Bowling Green, KY
  • Coordination with Savannah and Atlanta import routes

Regional Integration (Savannah–Atlanta–Tennessee Corridor)

For importers using Savannah Port, YK Freight offers extended inland drayage via the Savannah drayage network, covering:

  • Savannah → Atlanta → Chattanooga → Nashville / Memphis
  • Intermodal cross-docking and container transfers
  • Return coordination for exports or empty equipment

Tennessee Distance Tiers

  • Local (0–75 miles): Memphis and Nashville metro zones
  • Regional (75–200 miles): Chattanooga, Clarksville, Jackson
  • Extended (200+ miles): Knoxville, cross-state and multi-state lanes

Operating Model

  1. Rate confirmation & container release
  2. TWIC-certified pickup from terminal
  3. Live or drop delivery to consignee
  4. Terminal return and POD submission

All shipments include timestamped GPS visibility and dispatch tracking.

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

Tennessee Pricing Structure

Rates are based on:

  • Origin terminal (Memphis, Nashville, or Savannah import route)
  • Mileage, chassis, and return conditions
  • Appointment and scheduling window

Each lane quote ensures transparent cost and reliable scheduling.

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Why Shippers Choose Tennessee Drayage with YK Freight

  • Coverage across Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville
  • Intermodal access via NS, CSX, BNSF, UP, and CN
  • Savannah import integration through Atlanta
  • GPS tracking, timestamped PODs, and dispatch transparency
  • Flexible live/drop options for all receivers

FAQs

Q: Which Tennessee markets do you serve most?
A: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and statewide distribution corridors.

Q: Do you provide drayage from Savannah Port to Tennessee?
A: Yes — extended inland service connects Savannah imports to Memphis and Nashville.

Q: Do your drivers have access to intermodal terminals?
A: Yes, all are registered for NS, CSX, and BNSF facilities.

Q: Do you offer drop trailer or yard staging?
A: Yes, available at partner yards in Memphis and Atlanta corridors.

Q: Typical Memphis → Nashville transit time?
A: Same-day or next-day, depending on gate hours and appointment windows.

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