TMS for Intermodal Freight Freight Brokers
Container freight moving via multiple transportation modes (rail, truck, ship) requiring coordination across carriers and modes.
Common Intermodal Freight Load Types
Common Intermodal Freight Challenges
Operating considerations to validate for this freight type
Multi-carrier coordination
Container tracking across modes
Drayage and rail schedule management
Port and terminal delays
Equipment availability and repositioning
Core ARK Broker Workflows
Use these shared workflows, then validate any commodity-specific compliance, routing, equipment, or documentation requirements separately
Load records with pickup, delivery, commodity, and reference details
Carrier, customer, and contact record management
Shipment status and tracking workflows
Rate confirmations, documents, and e-signatures
Customer billing and supported QuickBooks Online sync
Essential Features for Intermodal Freight
Load Management
Track intermodal freight shipments end-to-end
Carrier Records
Keep carrier and contact details alongside load operations
Automated Billing
Manage customer and carrier charges in the load workflow
Real-Time Tracking
Monitor supported shipment tracking updates
Digital Documents
E-signature for rate cons and BOLs
Analytics
Track intermodal freight performance and margins
Integrations
QuickBooks, tracking, loadboards
Operational Records
Keep relevant load and carrier records together
Mobile Access
Manage loads from anywhere
Ready to Streamline Your Intermodal Freight Operations?
Validate ARK TMS with a representative intermodal freight load and your core workflow before you buy.
Review current seat pricing • Confirm required integration availability during evaluation