GM Maintenance and Construction Services, Inc. provides container hauling and drayage — moving 20-foot, 40-foot and high-cube shipping containers between ports, rail ramps, warehouses, yards and job sites. Its TWIC-carded drivers have Port of Houston terminal access, and the company hauls containers locally and nationwide from its headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.
| Service | Container hauling, port & rail drayage, intermodal trucking |
|---|---|
| Containers | 20′ · 40′ · 40′ high cube · 45′ |
| Moves | Port · rail ramp · warehouse · yard · job site |
| Port access | TWIC-carded drivers · Port of Houston terminals |
| Home base | The Woodlands, TX |
| Coverage | Local drayage and nationwide long-haul |
| Insurance | Fully insured |
Container moves we handle
- Port drayage — import and export containers between the terminal and your facility
- Rail & intermodal drayage — first and last mile to and from inland rail ramps
- Yard and cross-town moves — repositioning, transloads and shuttles
- Long-haul container trucking — containers hauled direct to inland plants and remote job sites
- Oilfield containers — sand containers and storage boxes for wellsite operations
How a container move works
1. Send the details
Container number, booking or bill of lading, pickup terminal or ramp, last free day and delivery address.
2. Pick up on time
We schedule the pickup ahead of the last free day so you are not paying demurrage.
3. Deliver — live or drop
Live unload while the driver waits, or drop the container and come back for it when it is empty.
4. Return the empty
Empties go back to the right terminal or depot promptly to keep detention charges down.
Port of Houston drayage
The Port of Houston is one of the busiest container gateways in the United States. Our drivers carry TWIC cards and have terminal access at the Port of Houston, and our headquarters in The Woodlands sits just north of the city — positioned for the region’s container traffic and for long-haul runs into Texas and beyond.
Why ship with GM
- 20+ years of hauling. Two decades of moving freight that cannot be late.
- Company-maintained equipment. We supply our trucks and maintain every one of them — one standard for equipment, one team accountable for it.
- Fully insured. Certificate of insurance available on request.
- Nationwide. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and running loads anywhere in the United States.
- One call for everything. Frac sand, heavy haul, chemicals, containers and government freight — one carrier, one point of contact.
Frequently asked questions
Can your drivers pick up at the Port of Houston?
Yes. Our drivers hold TWIC cards and have terminal access at the Port of Houston, so we can pull import containers and return empties directly.
What is drayage?
Drayage is the short-haul trucking of shipping containers between a port or rail ramp and a nearby warehouse, yard or customer. It is the first and last truck move of most international and intermodal shipments.
Which containers can you haul?
20-foot and 40-foot standard containers, 40-foot high cubes and 45-foot containers. Flat racks and open tops carrying oversize cargo are handled by our heavy haul side.
What do you need to schedule a container pickup?
The container number, booking or bill of lading number, pickup terminal or ramp, last free day, delivery address and whether it is a live unload or a drop.
What are demurrage and detention?
Demurrage is what a terminal charges when a container sits at the port past its free time; detention is what the steamship line charges when the container is kept out too long. Fast pickups and returns keep both down.
Do you haul containers long distance?
Yes. Beyond local drayage, we haul containers across the country — including to inland job sites that are hard to reach.