Intermodal Transportation Services

Cut long-haul shipping costs by up to 20% with intermodal rail-truck logistics solutions

Expert intermodal brokerage for cost-effective, long-distance freight transportation. Join 500+ shippers solving complex logistics challenges with a single call.

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700+ mile shipments
Partial to full containers
Coast-to-coast coverage

Why smart shippers choose intermodal for long-distance freight

Long-haul trucking is expensive and often inefficient for distances over 700 miles. You need a solution that balances cost, transit time, and reliability.

Badger Logistics offers intermodal solutions through our Fall River Express brokerage arm. Access our network of vetted rail providers and drayage carriers to ship full containers. Benefit from cost savings on long-distance routes, track your shipments, and enjoy the efficiencies of rail.

Ideal for long-haul shipments, typically over 700 miles

Coast-to-coast services (e.g., East Coast to West Coast)

Combines local drayage services with long-distance rail transport

Longer transit times compared to over-the-road trucking, but more cost-effective for long distances

Typical Long-Haul Providers

Expensive and inflexible for coast-to-coast shipping

  • High costs for cross-country trucking
  • Limited options for smaller long-distance loads
  • Rigid scheduling and capacity issues

Badger Logistics Intermodal

Cost-effective and flexible long-distance solution

  • Save up to 20% on 700+ mile shipments
  • Adaptable scheduling for various needs
  • Reduced emissions through rail transport
Rail transport

Leverage the cost-effectiveness of rail for the long-haul portion of your shipment, ideal for East Coast to West Coast moves or other long-distance routes.

Drayage

We coordinate local pickup and delivery via truck, ensuring your freight gets to and from the rail yards efficiently.

Comprehensive intermodal logistics
  • Seamless combination of truck and rail transport
  • Coverage for long-haul routes across the U.S. and into Canada
  • Expertise in coordinating complex intermodal movements
  • Extensive network of rail and drayage partners
Personalized service
  • Single point of contact for your entire shipment
  • Real-time tracking and proactive updates
  • Swift issue resolution
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • McLeod TMS for load management and carrier coordination
Strictly vetted carrier network
  • Carefully selected rail service providers
  • Reliable drayage carriers for local pickup and delivery
  • Rigorous safety and compliance standards
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage
  • Continuous performance monitoring
Flexible integration with your operations
  • Adapt to your existing shipping processes
  • Scalable from single containers to high-volume needs
  • Combine intermodal with warehousing for end-to-end logistics
  • Support for diverse transportation requirements
Cost-effective approach for long-haul shipments
  • Leverage rail efficiency for routes over 700 miles
  • Significant savings compared to long-haul trucking
  • Minimize handling with container-based transport
  • Data-driven routing decisions for optimal savings

Join hundreds of satisfied shippers

Badger is certainly a carrier that we can trust to be there on time, and if there is something that they find that doesn't seem right, they will reach out. They're much more transparent than a lot of other carriers: willing to share their struggles, willing to listen to ours, and just be a good partner.

— BM, Wisconsin-based Contract Furniture Company

Success story

Solving multi-state shipping challenges for Charter NEX Films

Charter NEX Films needed to solve complex logistics challenges while meeting rigorous delivery standards for their food-grade packaging films. When demand surged during the pandemic, they partnered with Badger Logistics for specialized transportation and warehousing. The results: consistently on-time deliveries, near-zero product damage, thousands in annual savings from reduced detention times, and warehouse turnaround times under 30 minutes—all using our dedicated food-grade trailers and strategic consolidation services.

Read the full success story

Our intermodal service offers a smart solution for long-distance shipping needs. By combining the cost-effectiveness of rail with the flexibility of trucking, you get an efficient and economical option for coast-to-coast or other long-haul routes. Our team coordinates the entire process, from origin drayage to rail transport and final delivery. It's about giving our clients a reliable, cost-effective alternative for their long-distance freight."

Drew Kirkman
Drew Kirkman

Director of Brokerage Operations and Sales

Badger Logistics

FAQs

How does intermodal transportation work?

Intermodal combines truck and rail transport. We coordinate the entire process: drayage carriers pick up your freight, transport it to the rail yard, ship it via rail for the long-haul portion, and then arrange final delivery from the destination rail yard.

What are the benefits of choosing intermodal over long-haul trucking?

Intermodal can be more cost-effective for long distances and more environmentally friendly due to the use of rail for a significant portion of the journey.

How long does intermodal shipping take?

Intermodal typically takes 1-2 days longer than direct truck transport. It's ideal for shipments with some flexibility in transit time in exchange for cost savings.

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