Confirm the shipment is released for pickup
Before a truck can collect an imported load, the responsible parties must confirm customs release, terminal or container availability, pickup reference and appointment instructions where required.
U.S. port freight and container trucking
Need inland trucking after your container reaches a U.S. port?
A container arriving at a U.S. seaport still needs a qualified trucking carrier for its inland journey. The Driver Link helps approved importers, manufacturers and direct shippers record a port arrival, discuss equipment and terminal requirements, and negotiate the U.S. trucking leg directly with eligible motor carriers. Pickup cannot proceed until the responsible parties confirm customs and terminal release.
Direct shippers and manufacturers must complete business verification before posting. Carrier eligibility and availability vary. The Driver Link is not a freight broker or an ocean shipping line.
From import terminal to inland destination
Specify the actual trucking equipment
Drayage, chassis requirements, trailers, TWIC access and terminal appointments depend on the port, cargo and carrier. Our platform helps shippers describe requirements; it does not itself guarantee terminal access or provide container chassis.
Coordinate arrival and trucking directly
Verified shippers and manufacturers can record inbound port freight, report estimated arrivals, review terminal release requirements, and negotiate in advance with qualified carriers. Some deadline and appointment coordination features are available; live vessel, GPS and terminal feeds are not connected.
Questions shippers often ask
Can The Driver Link transport a container across the ocean?
No. The platform is focused on direct connections for motor-carrier freight, especially inland transport after imported cargo is released.
Does The Driver Link clear freight through customs?
No. Customs clearance must be handled by the appropriate parties and licensed professionals.
Can an overseas manufacturer arrange U.S. trucking?
Eligible overseas direct shippers and manufacturers can apply for verification and explore a U.S. carrier connection; the party responsible for inland transportation should confirm the booking arrangements.
Can carriers be booked before the container clears customs?
Eligible verified carriers can discuss a port shipment while it is marked Pending Arrival. A booking is not permission to pick up cargo: the responsible shipper must separately confirm release, terminal availability, pickup references and appointments.
Explore direct shipping solutions
Find information for U.S. domestic shippers, Canadian manufacturers and overseas exporters whose products need trucking inside the United States. Each page explains the scope of The Driver Link before you register.