The American Truck

Service Detail

Intermodal

Intermodal freight pairs the long-haul efficiency of Class I rail with the flexibility of truck drayage at origin and destination. We book container space on major rail networks and coordinate the pickup and delivery legs end to end. Ideal for non-urgent, high-volume shipments between metros where fuel cost and emissions matter more than a one-day transit edge.

KEY FEATURES

53' intermodal and 40/45' international containers
Class I rail network coverage (BNSF, UP, CSX, NS, CN, CP)
Origin and destination drayage coordination
Container tracking from ramp to ramp
Temperature-controlled intermodal options
Hazmat handling through certified lanes

THE ADVANTAGE

Typically 15–25% lower cost than long-haul FTL
Lower carbon footprint per ton-mile than truck-only
Reduced exposure to driver-hours-of-service delays
Scalable capacity on high-volume lanes

How It Works

THE PROCESS

1

Phase 01

Share origin, destination, and commodity details

2

Phase 02

We quote rail + drayage as a single door-to-door rate

3

Phase 03

Container spotted at origin, drayage dispatched

4

Phase 04

Rail linehaul with terminal-to-terminal tracking

5

Phase 05

We send POD and invoice directly

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