Is intermodal too slow?

Transit times are predictable and consistent, often matching over-the-road transit times. Contact the Averitt Intermodal team to confirm transit times for your specific lanes.

Will my freight get transloaded?

No. Freight is sealed at your dock and delivered on that same container. It is never transferred to a different container during transit.

What if there is no rail ramp near my facility?

Drayage to the ramp can cover up to 200 miles, so proximity to a ramp is rarely a barrier. Averitt handles all drayage coordination as part of the door-to-door service.

How does intermodal tracking work?

Shipments receive multiple updates per day, visible through Averitt standard tracking tools. Individual shipments within a consolidated load are tracked separately.

What is intermodal freight coverage for cargo claims?

All intermodal loads are covered up to $100,000 automatically. Additional coverage is available for higher-value freight.

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Intermodal Transportation That Competes on Cost and Transit

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Your supply chain drives your business. And when challenges arise on the road ahead, whether it's shrinking capacity or increasing rates, Averitt's intermodal services can keep you moving forward. By partnering with all the major railroads, we offer you access to all markets across the US and North America. From coast to coast and across the borders with Canada and Mexico, by container on flat car with pickup and delivery on both ends or by trailer-on-flatcar ready to go as soon as it hits the pavement. Shipping by rail can help you save both time and money with competitive transit speeds in the long haul and a reduced impact on the environment you'll be confident that your cargo is in good hands because our team is actively tracking and monitoring your shipment while in transit so whether your business is moving by road rail or both Averitt has your supply chain covered all with the simplicity of one contact one invoice zero worries. That's the Power of One.

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Many shippers have heard of intermodal freight but aren't sure it fits their lanes. For many lanes, intermodal transportation commonly matches over‑the‑road transit performance while providing meaningful cost advantages.

Averitt's intermodal team manages the entire move door to door, from pickup at your dock through drayage, rail, and final delivery. Your freight is sealed at origin and stays on that same container until it reaches the consignee. No transloading. No surprises.

Is Intermodal a Good Fit for Your Freight?

Intermodal transportation is worth evaluating if any of these apply to your operation:

Lanes moving 500 miles or more
Cost stability matters but transit can flex by a day or two
You're experiencing truckload capacity challenges on key lanes
You need drop container options for loading flexibility

If you're unsure whether a specific lane qualifies, send it to our intermodal team. We can review your freight profile and identify where intermodal delivers the strongest cost and capacity advantage.

How Intermodal Freight Works

A drayage carrier arrives at your dock with a 53-foot container or Averitt trailer. From there, Averitt manages the entire move:

Freight is loaded and the container is sealed at your dock
Averitt coordinates transport to the nearest rail ramp
The container is loaded onto the train and moves by rail to the destination ramp
The container or trailer is picked up and delivered it to the consignee (same seal, never touched in transit)

Container and Trailer Options

Trailer On Flatcar (TOFC) An Averitt trailer is loaded at your dock and placed directly onto the flatcar. TOFC capabilities extend our network reach by providing Averitt trailers that move seamlessly from pickup through delivery, remaining in the same trailer with no rehandling at any point.

Container On Flatcar (COFC) A 53-foot rail container arrives at your dock just like a standard trailer. Averitt coordinates drayage to the ramp and manages the full move through delivery. With access to 150,000+ intermodal containers, we can support both spot and contractual freight needs.

LTL Pool Distribution via Rail

Intermodal isn't limited to full truckload moves. Averitt can consolidate LTL freight at origin, move it by rail as a single container, and deliver individual shipments through our distribution network; or through partner carriers outside our footprint.

A pool distribution strategy can reduce per-shipment costs significantly on lanes where LTL rates are high and freight moves on a predictable schedule. Send us a list of your LTL lanes and we'll show you where intermodal pool distribution creates an advantage.

Common Questions About Intermodal Freight

Is intermodal too slow?

Transit times are predictable and consistent, often times matching over the road transit times. Reach out to our Intermodal team to confirm transit times.
Will my freight get transloaded?

No. Freight is sealed at your dock and delivered on that same container. It is never transferred to a different container during transit.
What if there's no rail ramp near my facility?

Drayage to the ramp can cover up to 200 miles, so proximity to a ramp is rarely a barrier. Averitt handles all drayage coordination as part of the door-to-door service.
How does intermodal tracking work?

Shipments receive multiple updates per day, visible through Averitt's standard tracking tools. Individual shipments within a consolidated load are tracked separately.
What is intermodal freight coverage for cargo claims?

All intermodal loads are covered up to $100,000 automatically. Additional coverage is available for higher-value freight.

The Averitt Intermodal Hub Network

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Our Rail Line Partners

As an approved Intermodal Marketing Company (IMC), Averitt partners with all major North American railroads -- giving shippers access to every major rail market across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.