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They offer a full range of services including:
- Full Truckload;
- Intermodal ;
- Less than Truckload(LTL);
- Drayage;
- Warehouse & Cross Dock.
Convoy is a proud member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).
Conclusion
Intermodal trucking companies come in all sizes and can support your operational needs. But, like I always suggest, do your research. Check out a company to see is they are reputable. Look into their safety ratings, cargo insurance policy, and see what their fleet is like.
Check online with different trucking forums and unions; never just use someone because they are convenient.
Usually, people don’t really think about the importance of how their stuff got to the shelf. All they really are concerned with is that it’s there. But getting there is a major process all in of itself.
Much like my overly simplified example in the intro of this blog tried to show, there are many steps! Not to mention all the regulations, freight brokers and agencies tasked with enforcing them. Sometimes I wonder how stuff ever really does get to the shelf!?
If you want to learn more about intermodal trucking companies and the stats that are you can visit the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). There you can find all kinds of information on the various aspects of freight movement. Actually you can research more than just intermodal trucking companies; there you can check out all kinds of transportation related stats!
Are you one of the intermodal trucking companies out there? Does your company offer intermodal trucking services? What are some of the good points? Or some of the bad experiences? Share them and more with us in the comment box bellow.
