West Coast Asset-Based Drayage
Reliable West Coast drayage for shippers who can’t afford surprises.
Leoness Express Inc is an owner-led, asset-based and HTA member carrier specializing in West Coast port drayage for shippers and recycling companies that value accountability, clean operations, and containers that move on time.
10+ years
Operating in the West Coast port complex.
Asset-based
We own the equipment and employ company drivers.
Hands-on leadership
The owner and dispatcher both have port driving experience. When you call, you reach decision-makers who understand what’s happening on the ground.
Direct communication with leadership – no corporate layers.
Company drivers covered by workers’ compensation.
Internal compliance and equipment maintenance management.
Built for long-term partnerships, not one-off moves.
Company overview
A family-built, owner-led carrier with real port experience.
Leoness Express Inc was built the long way. Our owner started as a driver, moved into dispatch and operations, became an owner-operator, and then grew a small, asset-based fleet focused solely on West Coast drayage.
That path means we understand what happens at the ports, what drivers face at the terminals, how dispatch works under pressure, and what shippers and recycling companies need from a drayage partner.
We are built on experience. We are built on accountability. We are built for customers who value quality over shortcuts.
- Direct decisions from dispatcher & owner
- Company drivers with port experience
- Clean truck & compliance-first operations
- Built for shippers & recycling companies
Core services
West Coast drayage designed for shippers and recycling companies.
We focus on what we do best: moving containers in and out of West Coast ports efficiently, compliantly, and predictably for customers who need reliability more than a rock-bottom rate.
Port drayage for shippers
Container moves between West Coast ports, warehouses, distribution centers, and recycling facilities with tight attention to cutoff times and appointment windows.
Import and export drayage
Port-to-warehouse and warehouse-to-port
Time-sensitive and appointment-based turns
Coordination with your logistics and operations teams
Drayage for recycling companies
Consistent, compliant container movement for recycling operations that need predictable flows and equipment that is maintained to standard.
Dedicated routes and recurring lanes
Support for overweight corridors where allowed
Coordination with scales and yard operations
Documentation and compliance handled in-house
Port operations & compliance focus
Daily work inside the port complex means we understand the rules, systems, and constraints that affect your freight and recycling flows.
PierPass, appointment, and cutoff management
Chassis management and equipment coordination
Clean truck and safety compliance
Issue resolution with terminals and stakeholders
Why choose Leoness Express Inc
Asset-based, owner-led, and built for fast decisions.
Asset-based accountability
We own our trucks and employ our drivers. We carry workers’ compensation and manage compliance internally. We do not hide behind brokers or pass responsibility to someone else.
- Direct control over fleet and maintenance
- Clear accountability for every move
- Fewer handoffs, less chance for error
Owner in the operations
When you work with Leoness, you work directly with the owner and a dispatcher who have both driven inside the ports. This shortens decision-making and keeps communication clear.
- Direct access to decision-makers
- Fast reaction to terminal changes
- No layers of corporate approval
Real port expertise
We operate daily inside the West Coast port complex. Terminal congestion, appointment systems, PierPass, chassis, clean truck rules, overweight corridors — this is our normal environment.
- Established relationships within the port system
- Issue resolution instead of finger-pointing
- Calm, experienced response when plans change
Experience, safety, and compliance
Built for customers who value quality over shortcuts.
We are not the cheapest carrier in the market — and we do not aim to be. Our customers choose us because they need containers moved by experienced drivers, in compliant equipment, with real oversight.
That level of operation costs more than cutting corners, but it protects your freight, your commitments, and your brand.
- Over a decade operating in West Coast ports
- Company drivers with real port driving experience
- Workers’ compensation and safety coverage in place
- Internal compliance management and inspections
- Family-owned foundation with long-term relationships
10+ years in West Coast drayage
Experienced in terminal congestion, port procedures, and the realities of daily operations.
Compliance-first equipment
Clean truck requirements, inspections, and maintenance are managed as part of our daily routine.
Safety and workers’ comp in place
Company drivers are covered and supported, which protects your freight and your operations.
Long-term partnership mindset
We are intentional about who we work with and focus on building stable, multi-year relationships.
How we work with you
A straightforward process, from first call to steady lanes.
1. Understand your lanes
We speak directly with your team to understand volumes, ports, facilities, timelines, and service expectations.
2. Align on scope and pricing
We provide clear, premium pricing that reflects experienced drivers, maintained equipment, and compliance-focused operations.
3. Set up operations
We establish dispatch and communication lines, confirm documentation requirements, and align on appointment and cutoff routines.
4. Run and refine
We run your lanes, communicate proactively, and make adjustments quickly as volumes, terminals, or requirements change.
Start a conversation
Request a drayage quote or discuss long-term lanes.
If you manage freight or recycling flows through West Coast ports and need a dependable, asset-based carrier, we are ready to talk.
On our first call, we will focus on understanding your lanes, volumes, timing, and service requirements to see if there is a good long-term fit.
Prefer the phone?
Call the owner directly at (562) 316-6550 during normal business hours.
We typically respond to new inquiries within one business day.
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