Intermodal
Intermodal Shipping Options for Long-Distance Freight
Denver Express works with a trusted third-party logistics partner to give shippers access to intermodal capacity, full truckload, less-than-truckload, and other asset solutions—so your supply chain moves further, faster, and often at lower cost.
Denver Express is working hard to provide the best customer service at unbeatable industry rates.
Supply chain solutions to fuel your business. Work with a partner that connects you to the people, technology, data, and capacity—full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and other asset solutions—needed to take your supply chain further, faster.
Why intermodal
Reduce cost on long-distance freight
Intermodal helps you reduce shipping costs and is a great fit for long-distance moves.
Reduce shipping costs
Intermodal is often more cost-effective than long-haul truckload for longer distances.
Long-distance coverage
Ideal for cross-country moves where rail plus drayage beats over-the-road pricing.
Efficient by design
Fewer highway miles and better fuel efficiency per ton than long-haul trucking.
Door-to-door coordination
We coordinate drayage and warehousing so the freight keeps moving on both ends.
Capabilities
Full-service capacity options
Full Truckload (FTL)
Dedicated truckload for larger, time-sensitive moves.
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Ship smaller loads without paying for a full trailer.
Intermodal
Rail plus truck for cost-effective long-distance freight.
Cross-Dock Support
Use our Denver facility to transfer freight between modes.
Hot Shot / Expedited
Same-day capability when timing matters most.
Trailer Rentals
Trailer options and staging support at our Denver dock.
Sister company
Long-haul freight through No Limit Logistics
For intermodal, over-the-road, and full-service brokerage, we partner with our sister company for capacity and coordination.
FAQs
Intermodal FAQs
Guides & pricing
Read the cross-docking guides
Dock slots, container unloading, flatbed side-unloads, and intermodal transloading through the Denver metro.
LTL Consolidation in Denver: Combining Multiple Shipments Into One Outbound Load
LTL consolidation combines several small shipments into one outbound truckload at a Denver cross-dock, cutting per-shipment cost and handling touches. Here is when it pays off and how to set it up.
Read the guideIntermodal Freight in Denver: When It Makes Sense vs Standard Trucking
Intermodal freight in Denver works well on long-haul lanes, but the transload step often determines whether the move stays on schedule. Learn when rail-plus-truck makes sense and what to plan at the cross-dock.
Read the guideFlatbed Cross-Docking in Denver: How Side-Unloading Freight Moves Through a Dock
Standard dock doors can't receive flatbed freight. Denver Express operates a dedicated side-unloading ramp so flatbed loads can cross-dock without a trailer swap.
Read the guideSame-Day Cross-Docking in Denver: What Makes It Feasible and What Usually Breaks the Plan?
Same-day cross-docking sounds simple because the goal is simple: get freight in, move it across the dock, and send it back out without turning it into storage. The operational reality is tighter than ...
Read the guideWhat Is a Cross-Dock Slot in Denver-and What Do You Need to Book One Fast?
Need a cross-dock slot in Denver fast? Learn what a dock slot really is, what details matter most, and what to send before you request availability.
Read the guideCross-Docking vs Transloading in Denver: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Confused about cross-docking vs transloading in Denver? Use this guide to choose the right workflow based on speed, equipment change, handling, and shipment fit.
Read the guideMoving freight cross-country?
Ask us about intermodal, FTL, LTL, and cross-dock coordination.