RAIL + ROAD
Intermodal Freight

RAIL + ROAD
EFFICIENCY

Combine the cost advantages of rail with the flexibility of trucking. Intermodal delivers smarter economics for long-haul freight.

30% Cost Savings

Rail moves freight at a fraction of over-the-road cost. Intermodal passes those savings directly to your bottom line.

Lower Carbon Footprint

Rail is four times more fuel-efficient per ton-mile than trucking. Choose intermodal and hit your sustainability targets.

Surge-Proof Capacity

Access rail capacity when over-the-road is constrained. Intermodal gives you a reliable backup during truck shortages.

Port Connectivity

Seamless connections to major US ports for import and export container movements via rail-to-truck.

Intermodal Services & Equipment

We manage the full intermodal lifecycle — drayage pickup, rail movement, and final mile delivery to your door.

Domestic Intermodal

53-foot domestic containers moving over Class I rail networks for long-haul lanes over 750 miles.

Ideal Lane
750+ miles
Container
53 ft domestic
Transit Buffer
+1 to +2 days vs OTR
Savings vs OTR
20–35%

International Container

ISO container movements from port to inland destination. We handle chassis, drayage, and customs coordination.

Container Sizes
20 ft / 40 ft / 45 ft
Port Coverage
All major US ports
Drayage
Included
Customs Coord
Available

Intermodal Reefer

Temperature-controlled containers on rail for produce, pharma, and perishable long-haul lanes.

Temp Range
-20°F to 70°F
Monitoring
Continuous
Container
Temperature ISO
Rail Lines
All Class I

Expedited Intermodal

Priority rail placement and dedicated drayage for time-sensitive intermodal freight.

Priority Boarding
Next available
Drayage SLA
Same-day
Tracking
Real-time
Support
Dedicated rep

Industries We Move

We move freight for the industries that keep America running.

Retail & Consumer Goods
High-volume replenishment on long coast-to-coast lanes at rail economics.
Agriculture & Food
Grain, produce, and packaged food moving across the country on temp-controlled rail.
Chemicals
Non-hazardous chemicals and industrial fluids in ISO tank containers.
Automotive
Parts and assemblies on just-in-time rail programs serving assembly plants.
Import & Export
Port drayage and inland rail moves for international container cargo.
Paper & Packaging
Bulk paper, corrugated, and packaging materials on high-volume rail lanes.

How It Works

01

Lane Assessment

We evaluate your freight lane to confirm intermodal is the right fit by distance, weight, and timing.

02

Drayage Dispatch

A local drayage carrier picks up your container and delivers it to the rail ramp.

03

Rail Movement

Your container moves via Class I rail to the destination ramp with real-time tracking.

04

Final Mile Delivery

Drayage carrier pulls the container from the ramp and delivers to your final destination.

30%
Avg Cost Savings
4x
Fuel Efficiency vs OTR
All Class I
Rail Coverage
24/7
Live Tracking
"We shifted 60% of our long-haul volume to intermodal with APF. The savings were real and the service was cleaner than we expected."
James Whitfield
VP Operations — Meridian Consumer Brands

Cut Long-Haul Costs with Intermodal

Our logistics team is standing by. Get a competitive rate within the hour.