Drayage Has Always Been the Most Challenging Part to Control
Drayage may only cover the "first" or "final" few miles of a container's journey, yet it often defines whether the entire supply chain runs on time. Port congestion, missed appointments, chassis shortages — each can trigger delays that ripple across production schedules and customer deliveries. When drayage is not planned correctly, the downstream financial impact can be severe — including demurrage, detention, storage, missed cutoffs, and schedule resets.
That's why today's top logistics teams partner with Book Your Cargo (BYC) — the drayage technology platform built from real operational experience.
Our deep ocean-shipping background allows us to manage drayage with fewer delays, lower demurrage/detention risk, and faster turn-times.
And the best part?
All technology comes included at no additional cost with every booking. Integrations are provided free of charge when BYC is servicing loads.
Real-Time Visibility That Simplifies Every Decision
The first step toward reliability is knowing what's happening — not yesterday, but right now. BYC gives shippers a unified, real-time view of every container moving through its network across the U.S. and Canada. Through direct EDI and API connectivity with ports, terminals, and carriers, operations teams can:
- View live gate-in/gate-out timestamps
- Monitor driver location and chassis status
- Track empty returns and ERD (Earliest Return Date) for exports and LFD (Last Free Day) for imports
- Receive instant updates when ports release holds or change appointments
This end-to-end visibility turns reactive drayage into data-driven coordination. Instead of chasing updates by phone, logistics teams can make decisions with confidence — every mile, every move.
All PODs, TIRs/In-and-Out gate tickets, release documents, and equipment handoff records are securely stored in a single centralized hub. The system automatically notifies users of any ERD/LFD updates, holds, or container availability changes—ensuring accurate scheduling and minimizing cost overruns.
Automation That Keeps Schedules Tight
Manual dispatching and endless email threads used to be standard practice. BYC changed that. Its automation engine instantly matches containers to the right drayage partners.
The system automatically updates shipment status, triggers customer notifications, and even helps manage gate appointments — reducing dwell time while improving turn-times.
Automation doesn't replace people; it empowers them to handle higher volumes with precision and zero chaos.
Digital Documents & ERD Monitoring — No More Surprises
Paperwork and port updates often arrive late — and that's where delays begin.
BYC solves this through an integrated digital documentation and ERD/LFD monitoring system that keeps every critical document and update exactly where you need it:
- Upload and access gate passes, PODs, and delivery receipts from one dashboard
- Get automated alerts for ERD and LFD changes to ensure proper scheduling limiting unnecessary cost overrun, holds, or container availability
- Maintain audit-ready records for compliance and billing
With documents and ERD intelligence centralized, teams no longer scramble for missing paperwork or sudden cut-off changes. The result is a smoother, faster drayage process that prevents costly demurrage. This centralized visibility also accelerates auditing, billing, and final invoicing.
Seamless API / EDI Connectivity with Your Systems
BYC's platform integrates directly with your TMS, ERP, or even older legacy systems through secure API and EDI channels.
That means your existing tech stack instantly connects to real-time drayage data — without added cost or long IT cycles.
- Import/export shipment data automatically
- Sync delivery milestones into your internal dashboards
- Enable two-way communication between systems and BYC operations
- Submit electronic documents such as PODs and invoices directly through the platform for faster processing and audit readiness
- Dispatch loads directly from your system to BYC's network without manual coordination
- Access instant rate visibility via BYC's API, allowing real-time pricing and cost evaluation during planning
Every integration is free of charge when BYC is servicing loads, ensuring your visibility isn't limited by software barriers.
It's drayage technology that fits seamlessly into your workflow — not the other way around.
Nationwide Coverage Across the U.S. and Canada
Whether your containers land in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Montreal, or Vancouver, BYC provides a single, unified drayage solution.
Our network of vetted partners and terminal-connected systems ensures standardized service quality and reliable turn-times coast to coast.
You get the scale of a national network, with the responsiveness of local operators who understand regional terminals, port behavior, and gate constraints.
From pickup to delivery, every move is visible, accountable, and managed through one digital window.
Built on Ocean Expertise — Run by Drayage Specialists
BYC isn't just a software company — it's built by logistics professionals who've managed ocean freight for decades.
That experience shapes every workflow in the system:
- Scheduling based on real port dwell trends, free time, freight releases, customs holds, warehouse availability, and congestion patterns
- Load prioritization aligned with vessel cut-offs
- Exception handling grounded in real operations
Because our roots are in ocean shipping, we understand how to move containers from vessel to door without friction.
That's why BYC clients experience fewer delays, lower demurrage, and faster turn-times — reliability that comes from knowing the process inside out.
Reliability That's Engineered, Not Promised
Reliability in drayage doesn't happen by chance — it's engineered through design. At BYC, reliability means:
- Real-time visibility to prevent blind spots
- Automation that keeps schedules tight
- Centralized documents to remove bottlenecks
- ERD/LFD monitoring that eliminates last-minute changes
- System integrations that keep every stakeholder informed
Every booking benefits from this technology — with no extra software fees or licensing costs. BYC's reliability is measurable, repeatable, and proven by our 99.9% service execution rate with every move we manage.
No shipment is ever dependent on a single carrier. With our system, multiple vetted carriers back every load, creating a safety net that ensures uninterrupted execution even if operational challenges arise.
People + Technology = Consistent Performance
Technology can automate accuracy, but human insight drives execution.
BYC's drayage specialists monitor load progress, terminal status, and driver availability in real time.
When exceptions occur, a human expert is already informed and ready to act.
This hybrid model — intelligent automation backed by experienced logistics professionals — ensures zero-surprise operations for customers managing high-volume freight.
What Reliability Means for Enterprise Shippers
When drayage runs predictably, everything else in your supply chain improves:
- Reduced detention/demurrage through accurate scheduling
- Optimized container flow from port to warehouse
- Lower communication overhead with automated updates
- Better customer experience through transparent delivery timelines
- KPI reporting that provides detailed cost analysis of drayage spend, helping customers identify inefficiencies and optimize future operations
Reliable drayage protects both your margins and your brand.
With BYC, you're not just booking a truck — you're connecting to a system built to keep containers moving efficiently, nationwide.
Technology Included — Always
Many platforms charge extra for integrations, data visibility, or custom dashboards.
BYC doesn't.
When BYC is managing your drayage loads:
- All technology is included at no additional cost.
- Integrations are free of charge.
- Support is continuous throughout the shipment.
Because reliability shouldn't be a paid add-on — it should be the standard.
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Conclusion
In an industry where every hour counts, reliability is the difference between smooth logistics and costly delays.
Book Your Cargo brings together automation, real-time visibility, document intelligence, and national coverage — backed by decades of ocean experience — to keep drayage consistent, transparent, and on time.
When every move is powered by connected technology and handled by experts, reliability isn't just expected — it's guaranteed.
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