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What is drayage?

A drayage job involves transporting freight over short distances, typically between ports, rail yards, and distribution centers. Drayage drivers handle containerized cargo, often moving shipments from ships or trains to their next destination. This type of trucking is essential in the supply chain, ensuring goods transition smoothly between different modes of transport. Drayage jobs require specialized equipment, such as chassis to haul shipping containers. Drivers usually operate within a specific region, making it a crucial yet localized part of freight logistics.

What does a drayage worker do?

Drayage professionals are responsible for the short-haul movement of cargo containers between ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and distribution centers. On a typical day, you may coordinate pickup and delivery schedules, inspect and secure loads, handle required documentation, and communicate with dispatchers and facility personnel to resolve any issues or delays. The role requires careful attention to timing and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You’ll also spend a significant portion of your day driving and navigating port or urban environments, often working independently but with ongoing coordination with your team and customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed for drayage?

To thrive in drayage, a strong knowledge of freight logistics, transportation regulations, and efficient route planning is essential, often supported by a commercial driver's license (CDL) and experience with container handling. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS tracking devices, and port-specific software is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help drayage professionals excel when coordinating with customers, dispatchers, and terminal staff. These skills are crucial to ensure timely and compliant cargo transfers, minimize delays, and maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced logistics environment.

How do I get into drayage?

To get into drayage, you typically need a commercial driver's license (CDL) and experience driving heavy trucks. Knowledge of logistics, transportation regulations, and the use of equipment like chassis and containers is also important. Entry-level positions may require a clean driving record and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

What are popular job titles related to Drayage jobs in Kansas?

For Drayage jobs in Kansas, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Drayage job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Carrier Sales Representative, Drayage

Shamrock Trading Corporation

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Shamrock Trading Corporation rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About Shamrock Trading Corporation
Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology.
Shamrock's mission since the start has been to create value and success for our customers, our partners and our people. Strong ethics, dedication to our customers and close attention to the marketplace are critical to the success and growth of the Shamrock brands. Shamrock is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple offices throughout the U.S. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer. Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave. With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park!
Why You'll Love Working Here
Our award-winning culture is a testament to our commitment to growth, recognition and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees first, encouraging them to think and act like owners and providing endless opportunities for growth and self-development, both personally and professionally. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America's 2025 "Most Loved Workplaces" by Newsweek.
At Shamrock, we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need for a successful, long-term career here. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:
  • Training and Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry and a LEAD program from aspiring leaders
  • Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and gym benefits
  • Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
  • Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and fully paid time off opportunities to volunteer within your community

About the Role
Ryan Transportation and Shamrock Trading Corporation are looking for a Carrier Sales Representative with drayage experience to help grow and support our intermodal and port-related freight operations. This role focuses on prospecting, qualifying, and securing drayage carriers to support customer shipments across U.S. and Canadian ports and intermodal rail yards. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a dynamic, ambitious and outgoing personality.
What You'll Do
  • Solicit and qualify new carriers to expand Ryan Transportation's drayage network
  • Negotiate transactional drayage rates to support customer freight opportunities
  • Secure carrier capacity for live and drop container moves
  • Coordinate logistics activity, including scheduling arrival dates and delivery appointments
  • Track and trace shipments to ensure timely execution and high service levels
  • Maintain accurate carrier records, compliance documentation, and system updates
  • Actively participate in transportation bids for current and prospective clients
  • Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field preferred
  • Familiarity with drayage, port terminals, or intermodal rail operations strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success in a proactive sales environment
  • Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Detail orientated with analytical and technical skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to cross-sell services across all brands
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Desire to work in a competitive sales and team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Passion to learn and build relationships
  • Self-motivated and self-sufficient, while seeking guidance and direction as needed
  • Bilingual skills

Apply Today!
We're so excited to connect with you! If you want to work with forward-thinking people in an award-winning culture, submit your application today.
#LI-MC1 #LI-Onsite #ryantransportation
Having trouble submitting your application? Contact us at Recruiting@shamrocktradingcorp.com for support.

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