drayage

[drey-ij]

noun

1. conveyance by dray.

2. a charge made for it.

drayage

/ ˈdreɪɪdʒ /

noun

1. 1. the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle

   2. the charge made for such a transport

Word History and Origins

Origin of drayage¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; dray + -age

Example Sentences

The rule would have applied to drayage trucks — semitrucks that haul shipping containers into and out of seaports.

From Los Angeles Times

Because drayage trucks concentrate fume-pumping diesel engines in a tight location, the air quality in residential areas adjacent to ports suffers.

From Los Angeles Times

His drayage trucks are natural candidates for electric early adoption.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s plenty for most drayage jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s going to cause a lot of chaos,” said Paul Brashier, vice president for drayage and intermodal at ITS Logistics.

From New York Times