Sumner, WA · Serving the Western US
Port to door. On time. Every time.
Emerald Express is an asset-based carrier specializing in intermodal drayage at all Washington ports and regional trucking across the West. Family-owned, 30+ trucks, and dispatch that actually picks up the phone.
Our equipment. Our drivers. Your freight.
30+
Asset trucks
10
Years in business
26+
Years owner experience
7
Western states served
What we do
Two services. Done right.
Intermodal Drayage
Container drayage in and out of every Washington port and rail ramp — Seattle, Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals. Port-savvy drivers, TWIC-carded, and dispatch that knows the terminals.
- All WA ports & rail ramps
- Import / export container moves
- Fast turn times at terminals
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Regional Trucking
Reliable regional capacity across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Colorado, and Wyoming — and we'll go beyond when your freight needs it.
- 7-state Western footprint
- Asset-based — our trucks, our drivers
- Flexible scheduling & dedicated lanes
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Why Emerald Express
Big-carrier capacity. Family-business accountability.
For 10 years, shippers across the Pacific Northwest have trusted us with their freight because we treat every load like our name is on it — because it is.
About Our CompanyAsset-Based Fleet
30+ company trucks with professional drivers — when we commit to your load, our own equipment covers it.
Port Expertise
A decade running WA ports means fewer delays, cleaner paperwork, and drivers who know every terminal's flow.
Owner-Operated Service
Owners with 26+ years in trucking answer the phone. No layers, no runaround — straight answers from people who move freight.
Fully Compliant & Insured
US DOT 2788011 · MC 929067. Modern, well-maintained equipment and a safety-first operation.
Uptime is our advantage
Our own shop keeps your freight moving
Most carriers wait in line at someone else's shop when a truck goes down. We don't. Emerald Express runs its own in-house maintenance operation — which means fewer breakdowns, faster recoveries, and a fleet that's always ready for your load.
Full-Service In-House Shop
From tire repair to full heavy-haul engine builds, our own technicians handle everything trucking can throw at a fleet — no waiting on outside shops.
Mobile Service Truck
A fully equipped service truck reaches our equipment at a moment's notice — roadside, at the port, or on site — so a breakdown never becomes a missed delivery.
What shippers say
Rated 5.0 on Google
“From day one, they've treated us like family — not just another customer. Every member of their team is kind, professional, and genuinely helpful.”
“Hands down best fleet in the industry. Really good company to work with.”
“Emerald Express is a good company and I've enjoyed working with them. They work hard to be the best in the business.”
Where we run
Coverage across the West
Home base in Sumner, WA — minutes from the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Steady lanes across seven Western states, and we'll position equipment anywhere your freight demands.
Have freight that needs to move?
Get a same-day quote from our Sumner, WA dispatch team.