Intermodal cargo container being loaded from a heavy-duty truck onto a freight train at a sunlit terminal

The Best of Both Worlds: Truck + Rail Freight

Unlock cost savings and sustainable shipping for your long-distance freight with our seamless intermodal services.

Explore Intermodal Savings

How Our Door-to-Door Intermodal Service Works

1. Pickup

A Brooks & Dom truck picks up your containerized freight at your facility with precision timing.

2. Drayage to Rail

We transport the container to the nearest rail ramp, managing the critical first-mile connection.

3. Rail Transit

The container travels efficiently via train for the long-haul portion, optimizing energy and cost.

4. Final Delivery

At the destination rail ramp, another truck secures the container for timely final delivery.

The Advantages of Intermodal Shipping

Significant Cost Savings

Leverage rail's efficiency on long-haul routes to lower your total freight spend by a typical 10-30% compared to standard over-the-road trucking.

Eco-Friendly Logistics

Reduce your carbon footprint. Trains are up to 4 times more fuel-efficient than trucks, providing a sustainable advantage for your ESG goals.

Reliable & Secure

Rail offers consistent, scheduled transit times and significantly reduced handling, keeping your freight safe and your supply chain moving predictably.

Scalable Capacity

Avoid truck capacity crunches by tapping into the massive North American Class I rail network through our strategic transit partnerships.

Is Intermodal Right for Your Freight?

Intermodal is a strategic fit if your shipment aligns with the following criteria:

  • Distance: Traveling over 750 miles.
  • Timeline: Not extremely time-sensitive (adds 1-2 days vs. solo truck).
  • Equipment: Able to be loaded into a standard 53' intermodal container.
  • Consistency: Part of a regular, predictable shipping lane.

Curious About Your Potential Savings?

Provide us with your high-volume, long-distance shipping lanes, and our logistics experts will conduct a free analysis to show you how much you could save by converting to intermodal distribution.

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