Intermodal
June 1, 2016 by mcclainltd
INTERMODAL
Intermodal transportation is now the fastest growing segment in the transportation industry. With millions of dollars invested in infrastructure, technology, and training of employees, railroads deliver shipments damage free over 99% of the time. McClain maintains dedicated capacity with all major railroads and has relationships with a network of steamship lines, private container companies, and drayage partners throughout the United States.
McClain maintains dedicated capacity with all major railroads and has relationships with a network of steamship lines, private container companies, and drayage partners throughout the United States. As intermodal is the fastest growing segment in the transportation industry, we have acquired Brothers Transportation Service, a drayage company located in St. Louis, Missouri. Owning our own drayage carrier allows us to better meet and exceed our customer’s expectations in the Midwest market.
REDUCED TIME ON ROAD AND REDUCED THEFT
FREIGHT MOVES OVER THE WEEKEND
SCHEDULES ARE RELIABLE & CONSISTENT
NEW LANES BEING ADDED DAILY
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Although the intermodal industry has already made strides, they continue to spend billions to increase capacity and efficiencies by improving overall reliability;, decreasing transit times;, and increasing lanes. Adding one day of transit time by converting OTR lanes to Intermodal can result in a 15%-18% cost savings. In addition, reliability and consistency of train schedules have improved tenfold and as a result, shippers for big box manufacturers are utilizing intermodal without fear of fines or penalties
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