Questions about delivering containers from Gulf Port, MS and North Carloina

gulf port,at one time and probably still is,is the easiest/quickest port to enter and then leave.the containers are already on a chassis that you pick up and you just need to mark down where you drop the one you brought.

make sure you put the super stout and made for containers cable ties on each corner of the container at the points it attaches to the frame.

i just checked on a twic card and you have to physically show up TWICE at your state facility to actually get it.that is for me here in alabama. by all means,allow him to pay for it.no wait a minute.that showing up twice might be for the hazmat endorsement.i'll have to go back and check.i looked into getting both the twic and hazmat at the same time.regardless,let him pick up the tab.

no appointments to pick up/drop off containers yet they are only open what is similar to bank hours.

i have taken an empty and left with one.

my info is based on my experience from about 8 years ago but i talk to my buddies that still go there weekly and apparently things are still the same.

average length of haul is truly dependent on where it is consigned. you will pick up heavy containers so always scale there at the pilot or loves(i forget) i think it is.most often they are legal so no need to get anxiety laden about their weight. there will be many that you pull that will be top heavy but you'll feel it.they pack them by hand mostly top to bottom and side to side.unreal how they get the product in there.of coarse you won't see what you are delivering until you get to the consignee and lots of time it is a drop/hook deal.the seals are bolt cutter quality.

honestly,you'll dig it better than the reefer i bet.the only time you wait is is first thing every morning as all the drivers get there at opening and line up.moves quickly however.

i am sure there has been a few changes and i will be amended but overall i am thinking it is the same as it was then.up and down I59 you can make some time in a truck that does the job it is intended to do.then hop onto 49 near hattiesburg i think it is and take it south to gulfport.the law works 49 but it is a good running hwy.

i must add that containers are notorious for bad rubber,flat tires,inoperable marker lights,etc.there is a dude that works on them there and replaces all that needs to be.THAT is where the line may be.once you leave the port,most flat tires are on the driver and the company.

not sure if they are open on weekends. fairly positive no Sundays.possibly half day on saturdays.

also,you'll be pulling mostly 45-48' so backing into spots when the trailer is stretched out will be different but easier overall due to the shorter length. yes most if not all have sliding tandems.if i recall,gulf port is mainly crowley containers but heck,it has been a while.