Rail
Transport
Cost-effective long-haul intermodal freight across major U.S. rail corridors — built for loads that travel 500 miles or more.
Efficiency at Scale for Long-Haul Lanes
Rail and intermodal freight delivers a compelling combination of cost savings and environmental efficiency for shippers moving high-volume loads over extended distances. By leveraging the major Class I rail networks — BNSF, Union Pacific, CSX, and Norfolk Southern — J20 Solutions coordinates end-to-end intermodal moves that meaningfully reduce per-unit freight cost versus over-the-road trucking.
We manage the full intermodal lifecycle: drayage to the origin ramp, container or trailer booking, in-transit tracking, and final-mile drayage to your consignee. Our team handles the complexity of rail scheduling so your freight arrives on a predictable timeline without surprises.
- ■ Container-on-flatcar (COFC) and trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC) coordination
- ■ Access to all major Class I rail networks nationwide
- ■ Cost savings of 15–25% versus comparable OTR lanes
- ■ Origin and destination drayage managed in-house
- ■ Optimal for 500+ mile hauls with flexible transit windows
Intermodal Options
Container on Flatcar (COFC)
ISO containers placed directly on rail flatcars. The dominant intermodal method for domestic and international cargo, providing high cube utilization and competitive pricing.
Trailer on Flatcar (TOFC)
Standard 53-foot trailers loaded onto flatcars — also called "piggyback." Allows seamless truck-to-rail transitions without cargo rehandling.
Double-Stack
Two containers stacked vertically on a single flatcar, maximizing capacity and reducing per-unit rail cost on high-volume corridors like Los Angeles to Chicago.
Domestic Intermodal
End-to-end domestic moves using rail for the long haul and trucks for first/last-mile drayage. Ideal for shippers balancing cost, transit time, and sustainability goals.
Why J20 for Rail & Intermodal
Proven Rail Relationships
Direct relationships with intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) and Class I railroads give us access to equipment and pricing not available through spot markets.
Drayage Managed End-to-End
We coordinate origin and destination cartage with qualified drayage carriers, eliminating the coordination gaps that cause delays and damage claims at the ramp.
Ideal for 500+ Mile Moves
Our analysts identify lanes where intermodal provides the best balance of cost and transit time, ensuring you capture savings without sacrificing service reliability.
Reduce Cost on Your Long-Haul Lanes
See what intermodal savings look like for your freight program.