Ship Further for Less. The Power of Truck + Rail.
Are fuel surcharges and long-haul trucking costs eating into your margins? It's time to get on the right track. Our intermodal logistics solutions offer a smart alternative for long-haul freight, combining cost savings with high reliability and a significantly lower environmental impact.
Is Intermodal Right for Me?How Our Door-to-Door Intermodal Service Works
Seamless transition from road to rail and back to your customer's door.
1. Truck Pickup (Drayage)
We pick up your loaded 40ft or 53ft ISO container directly from your facility using our local fleet.
2. Ramp-up
The container is transported to the nearest regional rail terminal and securely loaded onto focused freight lines.
3. Rail Transit
Your freight travels via the national rail network, avoiding highway congestion and reducing fuel consumption.
4. Delivery
A destination truck completes the final mile, delivering the sealed container to your recipient's loading dock.
The Key Advantages of Intermodal Freight
Cost Savings
Rail is significantly more fuel-efficient than trucks over long distances. By leveraging intermodal, you bypass the volatility of over-the-road fuel surcharges and access competitive pricing for shipping over 750 miles.
Environmental Benefits
Choose the greenest way to move freight on land. Trains can move one ton of freight over 400 miles on a single gallon of fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 60% compared to traditional trucking.
Reliability & Safety
With fixed schedules and lower accident rates of rail transit, your cargo is more secure. Using sealed ISO containers reduces handling risks and protects against theft or damage during transit.
Scalability
Grizzly Allen provides access to a massive national capacity network. Whether you are shipping consistent volumes or handling seasonal surges, intermodal offers the space you need when trucks are scarce.
Is Intermodal a Good Fit for Your Freight?
- Your shipment is traveling over 750 miles.
- Your freight is not extremely time-sensitive (can accommodate 1-2 extra days).
- Your cargo can be safely loaded into a 40ft or 53ft ISO container.
- Your origin and destination points are within reasonable reach of rail hubs.
Get Your Comparative Intermodal Quote
Curious how much you could save by switching to intermodal? Provide your shipment details, and our logistics experts will provide a comparative analysis against traditional trucking rates.
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