@InTekLogistics

Expertise in #Intermodal solutions plus a variety of additional #logistics services to handle shipping transportation and technology needs.

 Indianapolis, Indiana
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Joined June 2012
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Spot rates keep climbing: intermodal +0.9% weekly and truckload +1.6%. With diesel back up 10 cents to $6.28/gal, the pricing equation still favors intermodal. Read our latest InTek Intermodal Index (III) analysis and subscribe for free weekly updates 🔽
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InTek Intermodal Index | Weekly Spot Rate & Market Analysis

InTek Intermodal Index: Tracking weekly intermodal spot rates. Includes analysis of truckload rates, diesel, & Class I railroad volumes. Updated Thursdays.

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We're a little late sharing this, but it's worth discussing all the same. September's Cass Freight Index ⤵️ showed another volume bump, beating 2025 for the 2nd straight month after 3.5 years of trailing annually. Specifically, shipments are up 1.9% y/y after a 2.3% monthly gain
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Cass Transportation Index Report | September 2026 | Cass Information Systems

North American for-hire freight shipments rose 1.9% YoY in September, the second consecutive annual gain after a 3.5 year downturn.

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Not every lane belongs on rail, and that's ok. Intermodal isn't the answer every time & a good partner should tell you that. What factors merit consideration when deciding on truckload vs intermodal? Transit needs Ramp distance Shipment consistency Freight characteristics More 🔽
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When Intermodal Is the Wrong Choice - And What to Use Instead

Intermodal isn't right for every lane. Here are 10 situations where truckload or other modes beat intermodal — and why knowing when to say no matters.

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Start your week with a freight checkup. Are you comparing rates, or the total cost of moving your cargo? Because those are two very different numbers. Here's a checklist: Review linehaul & accessorials Revisit intermodal lane fit Check delivery needs Look beyond the quoted rate🔽
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How to reduce freight costs

Discover 12 effective ways to reduce freight costs and manage shipping and transportation expenses to maximize business savings.

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Cross-border intermodal crossings are hitting record highs, up 25% from last year - Mexican Intermodal Association (AMTI) President Luis Hernandez tells The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, live from IANA's Intermodal EXPO 2026 in Long Beach. The reason? Truckload conversion.
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What's the latest on intermodal spot rates? Get the numbers with our InTek Intermodal Index (III). Our weekly analysis also includes truckload spot rates, diesel fuel pricing and intermodal volume. Check it out and subscribe for email updates 🔽
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InTek Intermodal Index | Weekly Spot Rate & Market Analysis

InTek Intermodal Index: Tracking weekly intermodal spot rates. Includes analysis of truckload rates, diesel, & Class I railroad volumes. Updated Thursdays.

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Thriving in the chaos. University of Arkansas' Stone Sawyer and his IANA Academic Challenge-winning teammates discuss what draws them to supply chain career paths on The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, live from the Intermodal EXPO
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We talk a lot about drayage as a vital part of the intermodal journey. And to get you more familiar with all its ins and outs, we've put together a handy guide ⤵️ that tells you about this short-distance intermodal trucking connecting ports, DCs, and customers to rail.
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What Is Drayage? Short-haul Trucking Connecting Intermodal

Drayage is the short-haul truck move connecting rail and port to your dock. Learn what it is, how it is priced, and why it decides intermodal service.

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Last week we posted 2 more episodes of The Intermodal Logistics Podcast live from September's EXPO, Mexican Intermodal Association President Luis Hernandez hubs.li/Q04zTs4j0 and the Academic Challenge-winning University of Arkansas team hubs.li/Q04zTsGX0 More to come!
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Mexico's intermodal volumes are climbing. Live from IANA EXPO, Luis Hernández joins The Intermodal Logistics Podcast to discuss truckload conversion, nearsourcing and the untapped Mexico City opportunity. Get our new episode 🔽 or on your favorite podcasting platform
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Mexican Intermodal Hits Its Stride (Live from IANA EXPO)

Podcast Episode · The Intermodal Logistics Podcast · October 9 · 20m · Video

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Intermodal's staying hot: spot rates rose 1.4% this week, up 5.6% YoY. Truckload spot rates dipped 1.3%, while diesel fell 2.9% to $6.20/gal. Get the full picture in our latest InTek Intermodal Index, and sign up for free weekly updates. 🔽
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InTek Intermodal Index | Weekly Spot Rate & Market Analysis

InTek Intermodal Index: Tracking weekly intermodal spot rates. Includes analysis of truckload rates, diesel, & Class I railroad volumes. Updated Thursdays.

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Treating intermodal like a backup plan for a tough truckload market means missing out on its true benefits. Our President Shelli Austin stops by @TheFr8Coach podcast to discuss how truckload and intermodal relate - and the need for long-term strategy. Watch (or listen)! 🔽
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