Committed to Excellence with Every Shipment
Container drayage & intermodal services across the Northeast; backed by our own fleet, our own drivers, and around-the-clock dispatch.
Who We Are
Eastwind Trucking is a leader in transportation and logistics, providing complete container and drayage services supported by a full in-house trucking operation. We are dedicated to delivering freight safely, on time, and at competitive rates. Backed by reliable scheduling, trusted motor carriers, and experienced drivers and management, we are “Committed to Excellence”.
Comprehensive Freight and Logistics Services
Container Drayage & Intermodal
Port service throughout New Jersey and New York, plus intermodal rail service to all NJ rail yards, including CSX, Croxton, and Millenium Rails. Just-In-Time performance to support your production schedules.
Scheduled & On-Demand Trucking
Scheduled service across Northeast metropolitan areas with flexible on-demand options. Service across NJ, PA, Upstate NY, OH, and New England through Maine, with 24-hour dispatch monitoring.
Secure Container Yard
Secure 8-acre container yard in Newark, NJ, with 24-hour CCTV monitoring, close proximity to the Ports, and customs-bonded capabilities for international freight.
Fleet & Overweight Capabilities
Privately owned tractors and 20/40/45 ft chassis. Overweight load handling, Liquor Transportation Permit, and comprehensive fleet management across the Northeast.
Warehouse & Freight Handling (New)
Transloading, cross-docking, short-term and overflow storage, palletizing, load reworking, and container loading and unloading, minutes from Port Newark. Now accepting new warehouse business, with drayage and freight handling from one partner.
Delivering Value and Reliability Every Time
Partnering with Eastwind Trucking provides dependable transportation supported by seasoned professionals and a strong operational infrastructure. We are designed to streamline logistics and strengthen your supply chain. With privately owned equipment, experienced drivers, and 24-hour dispatch monitoring, we deliver freight safely, on time, and at competitive rates.
- Reliable & On-Time Delivery
- Cost-Effective Shipping Solutions
We cover New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York (metro and upstate), Ohio, and the New England states through Maine.
- Competitive Pricing & Solutions
- Customer-Centric & Agile
E-commerce
Reliable port-to-door container moves and scheduled replenishment lanes that keep online inventory in stock across the Northeast.
Manufacturing
Reliable freight services to streamline supply chains and ensure timely delivery of raw materials and goods.
Healthcare
Secure and efficient logistics for medical supplies, ensuring they reach destinations safely and on time.
What Our Clients Say About Eastwind
Discover why shippers, forwarders, and brokers across the Northeast trust Eastwind Trucking for their container drayage and trucking needs.
“Eastwind’s reliability and efficiency have streamlined our shipping operations, saving time and boosting client satisfaction.”
Michael Carter
Logistics Manager, Global Trade Co.
“Thanks to Eastwind, our supply chain is seamless, ensuring timely deliveries and a hassle-free logistics experience.”
David Reynolds
CEO, Rapid Retail Solutions
“Eastwind’s professional service and fast response times make them an invaluable partner for our port pickups.”
Thomas Bennett
Operations Director, Manufacturing
Simplify Logistics with Eastwind Trucking
Streamline your logistics with Eastwind Trucking. We handle the complexities, so you can focus on your business.
- On-time Deliveries
- Transparent Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Eastwind Trucking offer?
Eastwind Trucking is a container drayage company based in Elizabeth, NJ. We provide port drayage from Port Newark, Port Elizabeth, and the New York terminals, intermodal rail drayage to every New Jersey rail yard, scheduled and on-demand trucking across the Northeast, a secure 8-acre container yard in Newark, and specialized capabilities including customs-bonded and overweight moves.
How do I get a drayage quote?
Call dispatch at (908) 540-4013, email info@eastwindtrucking.com, or send us your lane through the form on our contact page. For most lanes we return a quote the same business day.
What industries do you serve?
We move containers for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, manufacturers, distributors, e-commerce companies, and healthcare suppliers throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New England.
How do you keep containers on schedule?
We own our tractors and chassis, run our own 24-hour dispatch, and operate a container yard minutes from the ports. That lets us pre-pull containers, protect appointment windows, and communicate directly with your team on every move.
Is dispatch available 24/7?
Yes. Dispatch is in-house and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you call, you reach a real operator who can see your load.