Temperature-Controlled Freight
It may surprise you that temperature-controlled intermodal is a viable option for capacity at a reduced cost, primarily using container on a flat car - COFC - service. Find out how InTek can help you tap in to temp-controlled intermodal with COFC (and trailer on a flat car - TOFC), plus traditional over the road (OTR) freight options.
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Food, beverages and many more freight types require temperature-controlled shipping. But without experts at refrigerated freight, shippers may find themselves...
- Limiting their search to traditional truckload options
- Unaware that significant temperature-controlled intermodal capacity exists
- Missing out on intermodal reefer tracking and temperature-management technology
- Spending more on temperature-controlled freight while intermodal savings are out there
InTek Freight & Logistics specializes in intermodal and can connect shippers with affordable, reliable temperature-controlled capacity through our relationships with all North American Class I railroads.
Temperature-Controlled Intermodal Container Specs
Reefer intermodal containers have roughly two to three times the capacity of the tanks on reefer units typically found on trucks. Refrigerated intermodal containers offer 24/7 satellite tracking; internal temperature monitoring; and the ability to remotely change the temperature of the containers in transit. And investments into cold-chain facilities ensure your temperature-controlled shipments stay that way from door to door.
InTek offers multiple intermodal service options at competitive prices to meet your requirements for both dry and temp-controlled freight.
Intermodal COFC (Container on Flat Car) Container
Loadable Interior Dimensions
Length: 605 inches
Width: 97.25 inches
Height: 97.5 inches (chute clearance height)
Load Weight Limit
42,500 lbs
Pallet Spaces (40" L x 48" W)
30 single-stacked or 60 double-stacked
Pallet Spaces (48" L x 48" W)
24 single-stacked or 48 double-stacked
More Temperature Controlled Options
While we focus on intermodal, we can handle temperature-controlled needs via truckload and LTL as well, because sometimes, you need options. Whether frozen, perishable, pharmaceutical, chemical or any other commodity requiring sophisticated temperature protection, our broad knowledge across intermodal, truckload and LTL will ensure the best solution for you at the least cost.
Learn About Temperature-Controlled Shipping
See what goes into temperature-controlled shipping, including:
- What is a reefer?
- How temperature-controlled shipping works
- What goods need temperature-controlled shipping
- All about temperature-controlled intermodal
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Find out what you need to know to get started with intermodal
There are multiple factors and benefits to consider when thinking about converting to intermodal, whether you're in need of temperature-controlled intermodal or dry. Among those are transits, pricing and IMCs (intermodal marketing companies).
The use of 53' domestic intermodal services continues to grow as part of an overall business and transportation strategy. Read our eBook "Getting Started with Intermodal" to take a deeper look into the benefits of intermodal, along with the operational considerations shippers need to understand when executing it.
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