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Quote checklist

Container drayage quote checklist for Seattle and Tacoma.

Use this checklist to send complete quote details for Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, BNSF SIG, UP Tacoma and regional container moves.

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Quote Readiness

Better shipment details help create cleaner quotes.

A useful quote request includes container, terminal, weight, timing, delivery, receiver, and equipment details.

Container or booking number

Container or booking details help identify the shipment and source location.

Terminal or rail ramp

Terminal or ramp details help confirm pickup rules, appointment timing, and location.

Size, weight and chassis needs

Size, weight, and chassis details guide equipment and route planning.

LFD, cut-off or delivery appointment

LFD, cutoff, and appointment timing help prioritize dispatch sequence.

Quote checklist

Send these details for faster pricing.

Complete details help dispatch price the lane, equipment, timing and accessorials correctly.

Container numberIdentifies the shipment.
Terminal/rampConfirms pickup location and rules.
Size and weightSupports equipment planning.
Delivery city/ZIPHelps plan receiver timing.
Special equipmentSupports equipment planning.

How the quote is prepared

  • Review terminal, rail ramp, Tacoma yard, or confirmed-scope palletized support timing.
  • Confirm lane, receiver appointment and equipment needs.
  • Confirm whether Tacoma yard staging, pre-pull, chassis, or confirmed-scope palletized support should be part of the plan.
  • Dispatch with clear updates and POD follow-through.
Questions

Answers before you request a quote.

Clear questions lead to better planning and fewer surprises.

What is the fastest way to get a quote?

Send complete container, terminal, timing, weight and delivery details in the first message.

Do I need a container number?

A container or booking number is strongly preferred because it helps confirm shipment details and status.

Should I include last free day?

Yes. LFD or cut-off timing can change dispatch planning and storage recommendations.

Related planning pages

Use the page that matches the quote-readiness question.

Some quote questions belong on the tools, some need carrier-fit review, some are port or rail service-fit questions, and some are ready for dispatch review now.

Conversion

Request a quote

Use the quote page when the shipment details are ready for dispatch review and next steps.

Request quote
Tool

Quote readiness checker

Use the readiness checker when the shipment details need to be cleaned up before quote review.

Use the checker
Carrier fit

Compliance and capabilities

Use the compliance page when carrier identity, documentation expectations, or service boundaries need to be reviewed before pricing.

View capability page
Port service

Port trucking

Use the port page when the quote question starts with Seattle or Tacoma terminal planning.

View port page
Rail service

Rail drayage

Use the rail page when BNSF SIG or UP Tacoma timing shapes the quote request.

View rail page
Lane library

Seattle/Tacoma lane guides

Use the lane hub when the quote request needs route-specific Seattle, Tacoma, rail, or South Sound lane context before dispatch review.

View lane hub
Coverage

Service areas

Use the coverage page for WA/OR/ID lane fit, Tacoma yard truth, and broader service boundaries.

View service areas
Resources

Resources

Use the resources hub when the move needs more planning context before dispatch review.

View resources

Need this service quoted?

Send the container details and SP Logistics will review timing, equipment, storage and delivery requirements.