Sep 17 2024 48 mins
Intermodal transportation offers a variety of benefits over other shipping modes, including lower rates, greater capacity, consistency of service, and a reduced environmental impact. But with the vast majority - nearly three-quarters in fact - of domestic freight traveling via truck, shippers may feel a barrier to entry to this combination of road for short-haul and rail for the long-haul.
On this episode, we play a home game with host Kevin Baxter joined by both his regular co-hosts, InTek Freight & Logistics President Shelli Austin and InTek CEO Rick LaGore, as they discuss the process of getting started with intermodal. We go over which freight works for the mode, the qualities of a good intermodal lane, the importance of research, finding the right intermodal marketing company and more.
Plus, they go over some misconceptions about intermodal, the need for reputable freight partners, unique fees (and how to avoid them), and the importance (and simplicity) of proper blocking and bracing.
Learn more about getting started with intermodal at www.intekfreight-logistics.com/intermodal.
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