Intermodal Rail
Rail-first freight for longer lanes.
Combine rail line-haul with truck drayage for lower cost on 800+ mile lanes.
Service overview
Intermodal moves your freight in a 53' domestic container: truck to the origin ramp, rail across the country, truck to the final destination. It's typically 15–25% cheaper than over-the-road for longer lanes, with a lower carbon footprint.
Key features
What makes this service work.
53' Domestic Containers
Same capacity as a dry van, on the rail network.
Coast-to-Coast Rail
BNSF, UP, CSX, NS — all major networks.
Drayage Both Ends
First-mile and last-mile trucking included.
15–25% Cost Savings
Compared to OTR on 800+ mile lanes.
Lower Emissions
Rail generates ~75% less CO₂ per ton-mile than truck.
Ramp-to-Ramp Tracking
Milestone visibility through the rail network.
Benefits
Outcomes shippers actually feel.
Substantial Savings
Best economics on long-haul volume freight.
Sustainability
Meaningfully lower carbon footprint per load.
Capacity When OTR Tightens
Rail is often the backstop when trucks are scarce.
Reliable Transit
Rail schedules are predictable once tendered.
Ramp Network
Access to every major U.S. intermodal ramp.
One Contract
We manage rail, drayage, and coordination as one move.
Industries served
Trusted across regulated, time-sensitive verticals.
Transportation Process
A predictable path from quote to POD.
- 01
Lane Analysis
We confirm intermodal fits your lane and transit needs.
- 02
Container Positioning
Empty container staged at origin.
- 03
First-Mile Drayage
Truck moves loaded container to origin ramp.
- 04
Rail Line-Haul
Container rides the rail network to destination ramp.
- 05
Last-Mile Drayage
Truck delivers to consignee.
- 06
POD & Container Return
Digital POD and empty container returned to the pool.
Why Choose ECONX
The reasons shippers stay with us.
Every load has a single accountable point of contact. No handoffs, no finger-pointing.
- Single point of accountability per load
- 24/7 dispatch and exception handling
- Vetted carrier network across all 50 states
- Real-time GPS tracking and proactive alerts
- Digital POD and same-day invoicing
- Quote turnaround under 30 minutes
FAQ
Answers before you book.
Still unsure? Dispatch answers on the first call.
Get a quote
Ready to move this load?
Tell us about your freight and we'll respond with pricing and a plan — usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
- Quote turnaround under 30 minutes
- Dedicated point of contact
- Real-time GPS visibility
- Digital POD and invoicing