Find 949 verified trucking companies in Chicago — FCL, LCL, air freight & customs clearance agents near O'Hare Airport. Free CalculateCBM directory.
Finding a reliable trucking company in Chicago has never been easier. CalculateCBM lists 949 verified trucking companies in Chicago — companies serving importers and exporters through O'Hare Airport and ICD Chicago, moving containers and cargo by road — port drayage, FTL, LTL and inland distribution. Whether you are importing raw materials, exporting finished goods or handling one-off project cargo, comparing several trucking companies side by side saves you time and money. Use the filters to narrow by service — FCL, LCL, air freight, road transport or customs clearance — or browse all 949 trucking companies in Chicago below. Each profile shows the services offered, trade lanes covered, year established and verified contact details, plus reviews from shippers who have worked with them. Shortlist two or three, then send an enquiry directly — it is completely free, with no broker fees and nothing to sign up for.
Trucking companies in a port city perform drayage — the short-haul movement of containers between the port terminal and a nearby warehouse, CFS, or rail ramp. Many also offer regional LTL (Less than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) distribution, cross-docking, and transloading — converting 40ft ocean containers to 53ft domestic trailers. For port drayage, carriers must be licensed by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and hold a valid USDOT number.
Trucking companies in Chicago perform a critical transload function — converting 40ft ocean containers from coastal ports into 53ft domestic trailers for national LTL distribution. The major Chicago intermodal yards (BNSF Logistics Park, UP Global IV, CN Schiller Park, CSX Bedford Park) feed container dray to cross-dock facilities in the I-55 and I-88 corridors. Ask carriers specifically about their intermodal dray experience, transload capabilities, and appointment access at the Chicago rail yards.
Typical cost: Port drayage within a metro area typically runs $350–$900 per container move, depending on distance and congestion surcharges. Chassis rental adds $20–$30/day. Transloading from a 40ft ocean container to a 53ft domestic trailer runs $250–$600 plus labour.
Drayage is the truck movement of your container from the port terminal to your first destination (warehouse, CFS, or rail ramp). It is the final step in ocean freight and often the most time-sensitive — delays in arranging drayage result in port storage fees (demurrage) that can reach $100–$250 per container per day after the free-time period expires.
Most major US ports maintain a list of registered dray carriers through their port authority website. The CalculateCBM logistics directory lists trucking companies by city — many have drayage experience at local terminals. Always confirm the carrier holds an active FMCSA operating authority and their drivers carry valid TWIC cards before booking.
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