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Port Flatbed Drayage— Houston Terminals
City Dock · Manchester Terminal · Care Terminal. TWIC-credentialed drivers with daily terminal access. Same-day quotes — direct from the operator.
The Flatbed Difference
Containers Move on Chassis. Your Cargo Moves on a Flatbed.
Not all port drayage is the same. When your cargo can't go in a box — steel, machinery, oversized equipment, project materials — you need a flatbed carrier who knows the terminals, knows the appointment windows, and has TWIC-credentialed drivers ready to pick up today.
That's all we do at the Port of Houston.
Daily Terminal Operations
We Know These Terminals. Gate to Gate.
Our drivers operate daily inside the Port of Houston's primary terminals. We know the appointment windows, the gate protocols, and the yard layout — because we're there every day.
- CDK
Terminal
City Dock Terminal
Inner Harbor location. Handles breakbulk, project cargo, and general freight. Daily flatbed operations.
- ACCESS
- TWIC REQUIRED
- TYPE
- BREAKBULK · PROJECT CARGO
- STATUS
- DAILY OPS
- MCH
Terminal
Manchester Terminal
Ship Channel location. Industrial cargo, steel, and heavy materials. Primary terminal for flatbed loads.
- ACCESS
- TWIC REQUIRED
- TYPE
- INDUSTRIAL · STEEL · FLATBED
- STATUS
- DAILY OPS
- CRE
Terminal
Care Terminal
Specialized cargo handling. Project freight and heavy equipment releases.
- ACCESS
- TWIC REQUIRED
- TYPE
- PROJECT FREIGHT · EQUIPMENT
- STATUS
- DAILY OPS
Driver arrives with TWIC card and pickup documentation ready. No first-time delays. No learning curve.
The Process
From Dock Release to Delivery. Same Day.
01
ReceivedSend the Release Details
Send us the cargo release number, terminal location, weight, dimensions, and your delivery destination. WhatsApp or email — whatever works for you.
- TERMINAL
- CDK · MCH · CRE
- RELEASE #
- your number
- DIMENSIONS
- weight + size
- DEADLINE
- date/time
02
QuotedSame-Day Quote from the Operator
You get a quote and confirmation the same business day — directly from the owner-operator. Not a dispatcher, not a call center. The person who runs the fleet.
- QUOTE
- SAME DAY
- CONTACT
- OPERATOR DIRECT
- CHANNEL
- EMAIL OR WHATSAPP
03
DeliveredTWIC Driver Picks Up. You Get Proof of Delivery.
TWIC-credentialed driver assigned with terminal access ready. WhatsApp status updates from gate to final delivery. Digital POD on completion.
- DRIVER
- TWIC CERTIFIED
- POD
- DIGITAL
- STATUS
- LIVE TRACKED
Port Requirements
Everything Your Carrier Needs to Get In — We Already Have.
Port of Houston terminals require specific credentials before any driver can access the gate. We meet all requirements — so your cargo never waits on compliance.
TWIC CARD
Active · TSA Issued
Required for all unescorted terminal access per federal law.
MC / DOT AUTHORITY
MC 1561458 · DOT 3338886
Active operating authority. Verify at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
UIIA REGISTRATION
Registered
Required for chassis access at Port Houston terminals.
INSURANCE
$1M Liability · $100K Cargo
Certificates available on request.
Look us up before you book: safer.fmcsa.dot.gov → MC 1561458
Flatbed Cargo Types
If It Ships on a Flatbed, We Move It from the Port.
Cargo
Steel & Structural Material
Beams, coils, plate steel, and structural components released from port terminals.
Cargo
Industrial Machinery
Manufacturing equipment, generators, compressors, and industrial components.
Cargo
Construction Equipment
Heavy equipment releases requiring flatbed transport from terminal to job site.
Cargo
Oilfield Equipment
Wellhead equipment, drilling components, and energy sector cargo.
Also need pipe hauling to Eagle Ford or Permian Basin? → See our Oilfield Pipe Hauling serviceCargo
Project Cargo
Oversized or out-of-gauge freight requiring special handling or routing.
Cargo
General Flatbed Freight
Any cargo that ships open-deck — if it comes off the dock on a flatbed, we move it.
Verified Carrier
Look Us Up Before You Book
Every freight forwarder and importer should verify their carrier before releasing cargo. Here's everything you need.
MC #
1561458
DOT #
3338886
LIABILITY
$1,000,000
CARGO
$100,000
Verify at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov — Certificates of insurance available on request.
Request a Port Quote
Tell Us About Your Port Pickup.
Send us the terminal, cargo details, and your deadline. Same-day response — direct from the operator.
FAQ
Common Questions — Port Flatbed Houston
Yes. All our drivers hold active TWIC cards issued by the TSA — required for unescorted access to Port Houston terminals. No escort needed, no delays at the gate.
We operate daily at City Dock, Manchester Terminal, and Care Terminal. These are our primary terminals — our drivers know the gate procedures, appointment windows, and yard layouts.
We provide same-day quotes during business hours. For urgent pickups, contact us directly and we'll confirm availability immediately.
Up to 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight on standard configuration. For oversized loads requiring TxDOT permits, contact us with your specs.
Our primary operations are at City Dock, Manchester Terminal, and Care Terminal. For Barbours Cut or Bayport container drayage, contact us — we can discuss availability.
Look up MC 1561458 or DOT 3338886 at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Our operating authority, safety record, and insurance are all public record.
Day
Reply
Have Cargo Coming Off the Dock?
Send us the terminal, the release details, and your deadline. We'll get back to you the same business day.
Or email texascoastportent@gmail.com · MC 1561458 · DOT 3338886
Same-day reply during business hours