Port Houston to Dallas
Container Drayage TMS
Master the ~240-mile Gulf Coast to DFW supply chain artery. Exspeedite synchronizes Bayport and Barbours Cut ocean container gate availability, automates Last Free Day (LFD) detention countdowns, enforces TxDMV 84k overweight corridor permits, and executes touchless billing.
Corridor Specifications & Telemetry
- Total Route Distance
- ~240 miles (One-way)
- Primary Highway Artery
- Interstate 45 (I-45)
- Ocean Gate Terminals
- Barbours Cut / Bayport
- Inland Rail Hubs
- UP DIT (Wilmer) / BNSF Alliance
- Gross Weight Compliance
- 84,000 lbs (TxDMV 2060)
- Average Turnaround
- Same-Day / Overnight Relay
Automated Corridor Capabilities
Engineered for Gulf Coast Intermodal Fleets
Live LFD Demurrage Defense
Eliminate $250/day steamship line demurrage and port storage fees. Exspeedite tracks vessel discharge, customs holds, and gate reservations, calculating exact Last Free Day deadlines with color-coded dispatcher alerts.
Chassis Pool Split Tracking
Handle complex multi-chassis interchange moves seamlessly. Capture TIR gate in/out timestamps across TRAC, DCLI, and private fleet equipment with auto-reconciled per-diem pass-through billing.
TxDMV Overweight Permitting
Move heavy resin, chemical, and industrial import boxes up to 84,000 lbs gross vehicle weight without citations. Automated permit verification validates approved Texas highway corridors before driver assignment.
Frequently Asked Questions: Houston to Dallas Drayage
How does Exspeedite manage Last Free Day (LFD) on Port Houston containers?
Exspeedite Drayage Watch ingests ocean vessel discharge and terminal availability events from Bayport and Barbours Cut terminals. The system computes exact steamship line calendar free time and surfaces color-coded countdown clocks directly on the dispatch board to prevent demurrage charges before gate appointments are scheduled.
Does Exspeedite automate Texas 84,000 lb overweight container permit compliance?
Yes. Exspeedite checks gross container weight against TxDMV intermodal corridor permit regulations (Texas Form 2060). When routing heavy resins or import machinery along the I-45 corridor between Harris County and Dallas County, the dispatch engine confirms permit active status and assigns tri-axle chassis configurations automatically.
How are dual chassis pool splits reconciled in Exspeedite?
When a container must be picked up on an ocean carrier chassis and returned to a merchant pool (TRAC, DCLI, Flexi-Van), Exspeedite records the separate Interchange (TIR) receipt timestamps. The billing module automatically attaches the per-diem split accessorial to the customer invoice while generating the corresponding accounts payable voucher.
Can Exspeedite connect to Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal (DIT) rail ramps?
Yes. Exspeedite coordinates ocean-to-rail transloading and inland rail ramp interchange at UP DIT (Wilmer) and BNSF Logistics Park Alliance (Haslet) with full EDI 204, 214, and 322 automated milestone messaging.
Accelerate Your Texas Drayage Fleet
Eliminate demurrage risk, coordinate Bayport & Barbours Cut gate appointments in seconds, and execute touchless nightly billing with Exspeedite TMS.