Drayage Experts

We Move Your Freight Like It’s Our Own.

An independent, family-run drayage company, and the Midwest’s largest independent asset-based hauler. We own our trucks, we know our drivers by name, and you’ll always get a fair rate and a straight answer.

Drayage Decoded

Intermodal, Made Simple

No jargon, no sales pitch. Pick one and have a look. sample episodes — swap in your real videos

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Here’s What We Actually Do

We pull your containers from the rail and the port and get them where they need to go, all across the Midwest. That’s the whole job. Here’s what you can count on when you hand us a load.

A Fair Rate, Plainly

An honest price, explained. No surprise fees hiding in the fine print, ever.

Drivers Who Care

Our drivers aren’t numbers to us, and your freight isn’t either. They take pride in getting it there.

Straight Answers

Call us and you’ll reach real people who know your account and tell you how it really is.

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Meet the People Behind the Wheel

Every month we introduce one of the drivers who make this place what it is.

Lizandro Martinez
Driver of the month

Lizandro Martinez

Detroit, Michigan · 5 years 2 months

The great team in the office, and also the other drivers. I also like how organized the company is.

Advice for new drivers
“Drive safely.”
In their words

From the People We Haul For

A few of the notes and calls that stuck with us. samples — replace with your real customer quotes

Thank you for getting our containers through during the worst week of the season. You picked up the phone every single time.

Maria import team

Fair price, no games, and your driver was kind to our warehouse crew. We won’t forget it.

Dave 3PL partner

Twelve years, and you’ve never once left us hanging. That’s rare these days.

Jim long-time customer
Around here

We’re More Than a Freight Company

We're a tight crew that treats your freight like our own. The same people answer the phone, watch your loads, and stick around long enough to know your name.

However you ship

Who We Deliver For

Whatever side of the container you’re on, we’ve probably been doing it a while. And we lead with teaching, not a sales pitch.

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Find Us Across the Midwest

Three terminals, one phone call away.

Detroit

10500 Intervale St, Detroit, MI 48238

313-758-6511 View location →

Kansas City

6759 Inland Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106

816-398-2106 View location →
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A word from us
I started this company in 2009 with one simple idea: own our trucks, treat people fair, and always answer the phone. Still independent. Still run like a family.
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Tony · Owner, Mark-It Express
Affiliations & recognition

In Good Company

The associations we belong to and the recognition we’ve earned along the way.

Illinois Trucking Association
Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Platte County Economic Development Council
Intermodal Association of Chicago
Intermodal Association of North America
Transportation Club of Kansas City
International Air Cargo Association of Chicago
Women In Trucking
Midwest Foreign Commerce Club
Illinois Trucking Association
Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Platte County Economic Development Council
Intermodal Association of Chicago
Intermodal Association of North America
Transportation Club of Kansas City
International Air Cargo Association of Chicago
Women In Trucking
Midwest Foreign Commerce Club
Illinois Trucking Association
Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Platte County Economic Development Council
Intermodal Association of Chicago
Intermodal Association of North America
Transportation Club of Kansas City
International Air Cargo Association of Chicago
Women In Trucking
Midwest Foreign Commerce Club
News & press

The Latest from Mark-It

What’s new around the yard and in the press.

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June 16, 2026

What I Learned on a Panel at DePaul — And Why Chicago’s Logistics Story Isn’t Over

By Kelsey Muruato, Mark-it Express   When I was invited to speak on a panel at DePaul University’s Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum, my first…

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June 8, 2026

What AgTC 2026 Confirmed About the Challenges Facing Agricultural Exporters

Every conference has a different personality. Some are vendor showcases. Some chase whatever headline dominated the trade press that week. The Agriculture Transportation Coalition…

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May 26, 2026

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Drayage Provider (That Have Nothing to Do with Rate)

You get a rate quote. It looks competitive. You award the business. Then the detention charges start rolling in, the container sits over free…

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May 11, 2026

TIA 2026: What Freight Brokers Are Worried About — and What It Means for Shippers

At TIA this year, carriers were the minority. Freight brokers and 3PLs owned the room. That’s exactly why Matt Belanus goes. Not to pitch.…

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Ready When You Are.

Tell us what you’re moving and we’ll get you a fair rate, fast.