Intermodal Drayage
Local and regional container handling from NIT and VIG terminals. LTL and FTL capacity. 8-minute gate access. Real-time Motive ELD tracking on every load.
Norfolk Focused
USDOT 4375501 · MC 1714430Portsmouth, VA8 Min From Port of Virginia
Port of Virginia Authority
Norfolk-BasedIntermodal Excellence.
DPN Logistics is 8 minutes from the Port of Virginia, combining integrated intermodal drayage, 3PL warehousing, and nationwide reefer and long-haul capacity. Our customers get real-time tracking, cost-competitive rates, and professional execution backed by local authority — plus the project-logistics expertise to scale with your freight.
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- Fleet Capacity
- Asset-Based Tractors
- Port Access
- Gate to Yard
- Tracking
- Real-Time Visibility
What We Provide
Our Services
Port of Virginia Focused
Integrated drayage, warehouse, and yard operations from one Norfolk hub.
3PL Warehousing
Port-adjacent warehousing directly connected to our carrier. Inventory management, cross-docking, fulfillment, and storage. Integrated operations from one vendor.
Integrated Logistics
Pre-pull & Yard Storage
Secure container storage and pre-pull services near the Port of Virginia. Reduce demurrage and per-diem costs. Flexible yard space with quick access to terminal appointments.
Port Ready
Reefers & Long Hauls
Temperature-controlled refrigerated freight and long-haul capacity across the Southeast and beyond. Reliable reefer service for perishable cargo and extended lane coverage.
Nationwide Capacity
Projects
Dedicated project logistics for high-volume and time-critical moves. Single point of contact, custom planning, and scalable capacity from the Port of Virginia to final destination.
Large-Scale Freight
Real-Time Tracking & Technology
See Your Freight Move in Real Time
DPN Logistics gives our customers full visibility into every shipment. From the Port of Virginia to final delivery, you receive live location updates, status alerts, and direct access to the dispatch team moving your freight.
GPS Tracking on Every Load
Motive ELD and GPS units on every tractor give you live location, speed, and route visibility from pickup to delivery.
Proactive Status Alerts
Get automatic updates at gate-in, loaded, in-transit, and delivered — plus exception alerts for delays or appointment changes.
Direct Coordinator Updates
Your dedicated coordinator sends updates directly by email or phone. No portals to check or tickets to open — just clear communication.
Real-Time Visibility
Live Status Dashboard
Track location, ETA, and delivery status in one place
- Visibility
- Real-Time
- Update Frequency
- Continuous
- Alert Types
- 4 Status
Typical Status Events
- 1Container pulled or freight picked up
- 2In-transit with live GPS location
- 3Out for delivery / appointment confirmed
- 4Delivered with proof of delivery
Temperature-Controlled Freight
Reefer Transport That Protects Your Cold Chain
DPN Logistics runs refrigerated capacity for our customers moving temperature-sensitive freight through Hampton Roads. From fresh produce and protein to pharmaceutical imports out of the Port of Virginia, we maintain chain of custody with reliable equipment, disciplined dispatch, and continuous monitoring.
- Continuous refrigerated monitoring
- Produce, frozen, and climate-controlled ranges
- Cold-chain discipline from port to receiver
- 24/7 dispatch for time-critical reefer loads
- Private gensets available
Temperature Controlled
Cold Chain Ready
Reefer units + disciplined temperature protocols
- Produce Range
- 34°F – 45°F
- Frozen Range
- -10°F – 0°F
- Monitoring
- 24/7 Alerts
- Gensets
- Private Available
- Coverage
- Southeast + OTR
Coverage & Lanes
Where We Move Freight
Anchored at the Port of Virginia and built to run outbound. Local drayage, Mid-Atlantic regional capacity, and Southeast plus OTR long haul — all dispatched from our Portsmouth yard.
Portsmouth Yard
Pre-pull, storage, and quick gate turns keep your containers moving.
Local · 0–150 mi
Port of Virginia Drayage
NIT, VIG, PMT, and Richmond Marine Terminal. Same-day gate turns, pre-pulls, and yard storage out of our Portsmouth yard.
NorfolkPortsmouthChesapeakeSuffolkRichmondNewport News
Regional · 150–500 mi
Mid-Atlantic Regional
Daily regional capacity for dry van, reefer, and transload freight moving inland from the port or into our warehouse.
VirginiaNorth CarolinaMarylandDCPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
Long Haul · 500+ mi
Southeast & OTR Long Haul
Team-capable long-haul and reefer lanes with private gensets, plus dedicated capacity for larger project moves.
GeorgiaSouth CarolinaTennesseeFloridaOhioNew York / NJ
Don't see your lane? Send us the details — we build dedicated capacity for recurring freight and larger projects.
Why DPN
The Carrier Our Customers Trust
Local expertise, federal authority, private equipment, and dispatch that answers the phone — here is why DPN Logistics is the right move for your freight.
Dedicated Dispatch
Real people tracking every load, every mile.
Licensed & Insured
USDOT 4375501 · MC 1714430. Fully authorized carrier with the credentials our customers expect from a professional Norfolk partner.
Port of Virginia Proximity
Located in Portsmouth, VA — roughly 8 minutes from NIT/VIG terminals. Faster gate turns, shorter deadheads, and lower accessorial risk.
24/7 Availability
Freight doesn't sleep, and neither do we. Live dispatch support around the clock for urgent drayage, reefer, and long-haul moves.
Dispatch That Answers
No call centers. No black-box tracking. Talk directly to the team dispatching your load and get honest status updates when you need them.
Competitive, Transparent Rates
Straightforward pricing with no hidden accessorials. We quote fast, invoice accurately, and protect your margins on every lane.
Asset-Based Reliability
Company drivers and vetted owner operators running drayage, reefers, dry vans, and dedicated project freight — all from one local source.
Dedicated Logistics Coordinator
Every account gets a single point of contact who knows your lanes, your receivers, and your requirements — no re-explaining your freight to a new rep each call.
After-Hours Emergency Dispatch
Direct after-hours and weekend emergency contacts. When a container, appointment, or reefer load is at risk, you reach a decision-maker — not voicemail.
Private Chassis & Gensets
We run private chassis and private gensets on our reefer moves. No pool shortages, no genset scramble — owned, maintained equipment ready when your container is.
Our Focus
Norfolk-Based. Locally Focused. Professionally Executed.
3PL Warehousing
Port-adjacent storage, cross-dock, and fulfillment under one roof.
Local Authority
Port of Virginia focused. Deep local knowledge. Personal relationships with our customers. Direct decision-making authority.
LTL + FTL Ready
Full truckload and less-than-truckload solutions. Container and breakbulk capable. Flexible for any shipment size.
Integrated Operations
Warehouse + carrier combined. Direct port access. Simplified supply chain. One vendor solution.
For Drivers & Owner Operators
Why Drive With DPN
We treat drivers and owner operators like partners. Real fuel savings, real flexibility, and freight that keeps your equipment earning.
Now Hiring
Company drivers and owner operators welcome — run steady miles with a Norfolk-based carrier.
On-Site Fuel Tank
Fuel up at our yard and keep more money in your pocket. Convenient, cost-competitive diesel access means less downtime and fewer stops.
No Force Dispatch
Run the freight that fits your schedule and your equipment. We build lanes together — you choose the loads, we keep them moving.
Drop & Hook Freight
Spend less time waiting at gates and docks. Pre-loaded containers and drop-and-hook opportunities keep your wheels turning and your hours-of-service intact.
Newer Equipment
Reliable, well-maintained tractors and trailers. Less roadside downtime, better fuel economy, and the professional look your drivers deserve.
Now Hiring
Drivers & Owner Operators
Run steady Port of Virginia drayage, reefer, and long-haul freight with a Norfolk-based carrier. Company drivers and owner operators welcome — consistent loads, quick pay, and dispatch that answers the phone.
- Consistent Port of Virginia drayage and long-haul runs
- Company drivers and owner operators both welcome
- Reefer and dry container freight year-round
- Quick pay and no-hassle settlements
- Pre-pull and yard storage keeps your wheels turning
- Dispatch that actually answers the phone
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