Intermodal Freight Quotes

For longer-distance freight that can move by rail for most of the trip. Enter your lane in the quote form and ask for intermodal, or email quotes@linklane.to in any format.

What is intermodal freight?

Intermodal shipping moves freight in a container that switches between modes, usually truck to rail and back to truck, without the freight itself being unloaded.

It's typically used for longer distances where the shipment can allow some extra transit time. The lane, the rail ramps near each end and the schedule affect the price.

When intermodal freight is a good fit

  • Long-haul lanes with flexible delivery dates
  • Regular, high-volume shipments between the same regions
  • Shippers comparing truck-only and rail options

How LinkLane quotes it

Every LinkLane quote starts from the lane: where the freight picks up, where it delivers, the equipment and the date.

LinkLane benchmarks that lane against real-time market rates, so the price reflects what moving that freight costs today.

You see the quote in seconds, and you can book it in the LinkLane portal.

Rate guarantee

Got a lower quote from another broker for the same shipment? Send it to us and we'll beat it.

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FAQs

Intermodal freight: questions shippers ask

How do I get an intermodal quote?
Enter your origin and destination ZIP codes on linklane.to and note that you'd like intermodal in the description, or email quotes@linklane.to with the shipment details in any format.
Is intermodal always cheaper than truckload?
Not always. It depends on the lane, the distance to the rail ramps and the timing. Ask for both and compare.
What if I already have a lower intermodal freight quote?
Send it to us. Got a lower quote from another broker for the same shipment? Send it to us and we'll beat it.
Can I track the shipment?
Yes. You book a quoted load in the LinkLane portal, and the shipment is tracked live from pickup to delivery at linklane.to/track.
Is LinkLane a licensed freight broker?
Yes. LinkLane is an FMCSA-licensed property broker, USDOT 9273761 and MC-52780633. The record is public on FMCSA's SAFER system.

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