Truckload vs. Intermodal: A Guide to Supply Chain Optimization

Since mid-2023, shippers have seen limited cost savings by moving freight from full truckload to intermodal rail, a typically cheaper and less carbon-intensive mode of transport. This shift has been less effective because shippers have been successfully pushing down truckload contract rates since early 2022. The SONAR Intermodal Contract Savings Index has shown that the cost difference between truckload and intermodal rates has been below 10 percent since March 2023. Consequently, the minor savings from intermodal shipping do not justify its slower transit times, reduced visibility, and lower on-time rates compared to full truckload.

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What's the SONAR ROI?

By increasing the number of loaded miles per day your drivers drive by 1% and your rate per mile by $0.03 you will make more per week #WithSONAR.

#WithSONAR you can save up to per week through better bid negotiations and more effective management of your routing guide.

#WithSonar you can add 1 more load per person each day and increase $5 margin per load, earning your company an extra per week.

Disclaimer: Every company’s circumstances are unique. Fixed and variable expenses, market conditions and operational factors vary. Unforeseen events may also affect results. Calculated potential results reflect the consensus expectation of FreightWaves’ experts. Actual results may vary.

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