drayage
conveyance by dray.
a charge made for it.
Origin of drayage
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How to use drayage in a sentence
This, known as 'drayage equalization,' was claimed by competitors to be in the nature of a rebate to secure business.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyThe other was so far from the heart of the city that the drayage expenses were an important item.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyBy this means much expense in the matter of drayage, handling and commissions is saved.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyIn the United States such service is charged in addition, either as drayage or express.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyBy this means drayage was eliminated, and the packages could be delivered in clean condition.
British Canals | Edwin A. Pratt
British Dictionary definitions for drayage
/ (ˈdreɪɪdʒ) /
US
the act of transporting something a short distance by lorry or other vehicle
the charge made for such a transport
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