Intermodal

Autostar Freight offers nationwide intermodal services for full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), and project cargo.

Capacity
Intermodal freight is moved in 53’ trucks as well as in 20’, 40’ and 45’ ocean containers.

Visibility
Precise tracking from rail carriers every step of the way.

Single Point of Contact
Our dispatchers will handle all involved carriers

Predictability
Intermodal freight is much less volatile than over the road trucking.

Drop and Pick
Like ocean shipments, containers can be dropped for loading over hours or days.

It’s Green
Minimize your carbon footprint with one of the most fuel efficient modes of transport.

Intermodal Freight VS. Over The Road (OTR) Trucking

Intermodal freight and over-the-road trucking (OTR) each offer advantages that bring down the cost to ship. Rail freight is generally less expensive and is more likely to carry heavier freight, while intermodal is slightly slower, thus a better option of transporting goods that are not rushed.

Intermodal Freight is Green 

Moving freight by rail is four times more fuel-efficient than moving freight over-the-road. Trains can move a ton of freight over 470 miles on a single gallon of fuel. The efficient use of fuel results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, increasing the portion of the intermodal freight and decreasing over-the-road will decrease our carbon footprint.

More Options With Our Drayage Network

Drayage is a short-haul means of transportation with a 200-mile transit radius, it moves the container to and from the rail terminal or shipping port. Working with an experienced company ensures that all drayage capabilities are fully leveraged. Freight Right offers you access to a nationwide drayage network with:

  • Coverage at all ports and ramps
  • Bonded, quality carriers anywhere you need them
  • Dry and temperature-controlled capabilities
  • Warehousing and transloading contacts near every major port
  • Extensive nationwide network of UIIA and TWIC certified carriers