The American Truck
Intermodal

Specialized

Intermodal

Rail and truck combinations for long-haul freight. Coast-to-coast at FTL-like rates with lower fuel burn and fewer driver hours.

Rail + truck

Long hauls on rail, drayage on each end.

Lower cost

Cut spend on long lanes versus over-the-road.

Greener miles

Rail lowers fuel and emissions per container.

Door-to-door status

Tracking across every leg of the move.

Efficiency

Rail economics, truck flexibility

We move your container the long haul by rail and handle drayage on both ends — a lower-cost, lower-emission option for predictable, longer lanes.

Visibility

One view, every leg

From origin drayage to rail to final delivery, we coordinate the handoffs and keep you updated end to end.

98.6%
On-time delivery
1,000+
Vetted carriers
48
States covered
30 min
Avg. quote time

COMMON QUESTIONS

What is intermodal shipping?

Intermodal moves your freight in a container that travels by rail for the long haul, with trucks handling pickup and delivery on each end — combining rail’s cost efficiency with trucking’s flexibility.

When does intermodal make sense?

It’s ideal for longer, predictable lanes (typically 700+ miles) where transit time is flexible and cost savings matter.

Is intermodal slower than truckload?

Transit can run a little longer than straight truckload, but it’s usually more economical and lower-emission on long lanes. We’ll advise based on your timeline.

Can you track intermodal shipments?

Yes. We coordinate and track each leg — drayage, rail, and final delivery — so you have visibility door to door.

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