IDS Offers Intermodal Solutions to Replace Truck Loads

IDS Transportation Services is a full-service truck freight company that provides trucking companies with logistics and management solutions.

Indianapolis, IN (prHWY.com) October 25, 2012 - Indianapolis, Indiana (October 12, 2012) - IDS Transportation Services is a full-service truck freight company that provides trucking companies with logistics and management solutions. The Indianapolis-based company also offers solutions for problems faced by the transportation industry. For instance, they employ an intermodal strategy as a replacement for truck loads over 750 miles.

Intermodal transportation increases visibility, improves carbon footprint, reduces freight costs, and decreases highway congestion. This mode also uses less fuel per ton mile. The company also has transportation management programs to move truck freight on as few trucks as possible.

Intermodal transportation is different from the usual way of shipping truckload freight as it uses two different modes of transport. Dray carriers are used to pick up the freight from the place of origin and delivery between the railroad ramps. The railroad is then used for the long haul portion of the journey. Intermodal is offered by the company specifically for North American moves only, and for equipments sized 53', 45', and 40'.

IDS Transportation offers clients an access to over 100,000 North American intermodal containers. Clients also get to maximize shipping lane capacity and minimize costs, on top of being able to deliver their products on time. The company has the technology to make the transition from truckload to intermodal simple and hassle-free.

IDS Transportation Services is a transportation management company with primary focus on the North American Domestic Intermodal and Managed Transportation Management Services markets. The company specializes in supply chain management solutions, including warehousing and fulfillment services. The specialized transportation services offered by the company provide its clients with efficient, affordable, and flexible solutions for their trucking and shipment needs.

Interested parties are encouraged to visit www.IDSTransportation.com for more information.

About IDS Transportation Services

IDS Transportation Services is a leading provider of domestic intermodal transportation, a cost-effective and reliable alternative to truckload shipment. The company's specialized transportation services are tailored to fit clients' specific requirements. They also offer warehousing and fulfillment services.

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