Multimodal · 05 / 08
Intermodal freight
rail linehaul, truck at each end
Texas Freight Co. moves containers by rail for the long part of the trip and by truck for pickup and delivery, coordinating both legs with one dispatch team and one invoice.
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Rail carries the long distance and trucks handle both ends under one dispatch team.
Service facts
What it is
Intermodal freight uses more than one mode of transport for a single move, usually rail for the linehaul and trucks for the first and last miles. It is often lower cost than all-truck service on medium and long-haul lanes where over-the-road rates add up.
Containers and equipment
Texas Freight Co. moves standard 20ft and 40ft ISO containers between ports, rail yards and warehouses, and provides the chassis at both ends.
How it is coordinated
Texas Freight Co. arranges the rail leg and runs the drayage pickup and delivery on each end, with one tracking view and one invoice from origin to delivery.
What to send for a quote
Send the origin and destination, the container size and number if you already have a container, the commodity and weight, the date the freight is ready and the date it must arrive. Include any port or rail cutoffs that apply to the booking.
Coverage
Texas Freight Co. runs Texas and Gulf Coast routes from its headquarters in San Antonio.
What is included
Cost
Lower cost on longer lanes.
Rail for most of the distance and truck for pickup and delivery, which is often cheaper than all-truck on longer Texas lanes.
Containers
20ft and 40ft ISO containers.
Containers moved between ports, rail yards and warehouses, with chassis provided on both ends.
Coordination
One contact, one invoice.
Drayage on both ends of the rail leg managed by one dispatch team, with one tracking view.
How It Works
Booking a load
in three steps.
Share the move details
Origin, destination, container or cargo type and delivery window. Both legs are planned.
Rail and drayage arranged
The rail leg is booked and drayage is scheduled for pickup and delivery.
Container to door
Delivered to your facility with full documentation on arrival.
FAQ
Intermodal Freight: common questions
When is intermodal cheaper than trucking?
Usually on medium and long-haul lanes where rail covers most of the distance. On short lanes, the extra handling at the rail yards can cancel out the saving. Ask for both prices.
Which container sizes do you move?
Standard 20ft and 40ft ISO containers, with chassis provided at both ends.
Who handles the drayage to and from the rail yard?
Texas Freight Co. runs the drayage at both ends and coordinates the rail leg in between.
How long does intermodal take compared with truck?
Intermodal is generally slower than a direct truck because of rail schedules and yard handling.
Is the chassis included?
Yes. The chassis is provided for the drayage at both ends of the rail leg.
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Request a load
or call dispatch.
Send origin, destination and container details, or call dispatch at (281) 407-5771.