Drayage Capacity Crunch: How to Secure Trucks During Peak Season in Miami

Drayage Capacity Crunch: Securing Trucks During Peak Season

Miami’s drayage market faces annual capacity crunches at PortMiami and Port Everglades.

When Capacity Gets Tight

Peak import season (August-November), agricultural seasons, pre-hurricane rushes, and post-disruption surges all strain capacity. Freight brokers who don’t own trucks struggle most because they rely on spot-market carriers already committed elsewhere.

How to Secure Capacity

Contract with an asset-based carrier for guaranteed trucks. Plan 48-72 hours ahead. Be flexible on timing — afternoons fill easier. Reduce turn times at your warehouse to free trucks faster. Consider transloading to speed up container returns.

Go Freight’s Capacity Guarantee

Go Freight’s own fleet ensures contract customers have drayage capacity even during the tightest markets. We add shifts and optimize routes during peaks.