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    Loadsmart DrayNow

    First-and-last-mile intermodal matching—local drayage loads at 90% of domestic rail markets.

    Founded 2014
    Public
    Chicago, IL
    201-500
    www.loadsmart.com
    Size:
    SMB & Mid-Market
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    Best For:
    Carrier
    Broker
    Freight Forwarder

    Platform Overview

    DrayNow is the mobile-first marketplace for intermodal drayage, connecting owner-operators with first-and-last-mile container movements at rail yards and ports across North America. Built for dray drivers seeking local loads (50-250 miles) near major terminals for multiple daily trips.

    Core Strengths
    • Local load focus (50-250 miles) enabling multiple daily trips near rail yards
    • Real-time GPS tracking with proactive pickup/delivery alerts
    • Free mobile app with 24/7 load browsing and claiming
    Best Suited For
    • Owner-operators seeking local intermodal loads near rail yards and ports for multiple daily trips
    • Intermodal Marketing Companies (IMCs) needing capacity for origin and destination drayage legs
    • Shippers requiring real-time visibility into first-last mile container movements at rail terminals
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    Why Choose DrayNow

    First-and-last-mile intermodal matching—local drayage loads at 90% of domestic rail markets.

    Best For
    SMB & Mid-Market
    Carrier
    Broker
    Freight Forwarder

    DrayNow Features (8)

    Verified
    Real-Time GPS Tracking - Live ETAs and location visibility for all container movements
    Mobile-First Design - Browse and claim loads 24/7 from iOS and Android app
    Nationwide Coverage - Access to 90% of US intermodal rail markets
    Origin-Destination Pairing - Both pickup and delivery legs in single platform
    Street Turn Optimization - Reduce empty container repositioning and idle time
    Paperless Documentation - POD and BOL upload directly from mobile device
    24/7 Operations Support - Dedicated team for load issues and coordination
    Contract Service Options - Recurring lane capacity for consistent freight

    DrayNow Integrations (8)

    Verified
    Union Pacific
    Norfolk Southern
    BNSF
    CSX
    LA/Long Beach ports
    Rail terminal access
    GPS devices
    Mobile apps

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:2014
    Location:Chicago, IL
    Employees:201-500
    Company History
    2010s DrayNow founded as intermodal drayage marketplace
    2024 Expanded LA, Atlanta, Savannah markets. Real-time tracking improvements
    2024 Origin-destination workflow streamlining for IMCs
    Funding History
    Privately held
    DrayNow specializes in intermodal first-last mile. Covers 90% of domestic rail. Markets: LA, Atlanta, Chicago, Savannah, KC, Memphis, Jacksonville.
    Investors: Private

    Source: draynow.com official, DrayNow blog posts 2024

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