Schneider Launches Fast Track Intermodal Service
Truckload and Logistics Company’s Latest Intermodal Offering Targets Just-In-Time and High-Service Freight Between US and Mexico
Key Takeaways:
- Schneider launched Fast Track, a new intermodal service offering two-day faster transit and 95% on-time delivery for shippers with time-sensitive freight.
- The program integrates Schneider’s truckload and intermodal assets with rail partnerships to provide expedited, high-reliability lanes for industries requiring just-in-time shipping.
- After success on routes from Mexico to Kansas City and Chicago, Schneider plans to expand Fast Track to additional lanes as demand for faster intermodal options increases.
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Schneider is expanding its intermodal capabilities with Fast Track, a new service promising two-day faster transit and 95% on-time delivery for shippers with time-sensitive freight.
The multimodal carrier said Fast Track combines its truckload and intermodal assets with strategic rail partnerships to create one of the fastest and most consistent intermodal networks in the industry. The service is designed for shippers that need high reliability, including those managing just-in-time, inter-plant and customer freight.
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Fast Track’s selected lanes offer expedited transit and consistent performance, supported by priority rail placement and dedicated planning. Schneider said the program allows customers to convert over-the-road freight to intermodal without sacrificing speed or service quality.
“Reliability is a cornerstone of our operations,” said Jim Filter, executive vice president and group president of transportation and logistics. “Fast Track gives shippers peace of mind with unmatched speed and consistency, supported by our professional drivers and robust nationwide network of company-owned assets.”
The company said Fast Track has already been proven in moving automotive freight from Mexico to Kansas City and Chicago, and it is expanding to additional lanes as demand grows for expedited and consistent shipping.
The service includes prioritized placement, optimized drayage and expedited recovery options to reduce disruption. Shipments are supported by 24/7 tracking and proactive communication from Schneider’s Center of Excellence. Schneider also reported a 99.99% theft-free record for freight in the U.S. and Mexico in 2024.
“Fast Track is engineered for precision,” said Michael Baumgardt, senior vice president and general manager of intermodal. “We designed this solution to meet the demands of shippers who can’t afford delays.”
Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider ranks No. 10 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America and No. 18 on the TT Top 100 logistics companies list. It also ranks No. 50 on the TT Top 50 global freight companies list.
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