Land transportation: Intermodal Rail, Drayage, FTL & LTL Trucking Services
UWL provides land transportation across the United States: ocean drayage, intermodal rail, full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL), including hazmat. Cross-border intermodal service reaches Mexico and Canada. Every carrier in UWL's network must meet DOT, FMCSA, TWIC, hazmat and customs-bonding requirements.
A vetted network, not whoever answered the phone
We have cultivated a network of trusted service providers across the country. Motor carriers selected to work with UWL have to meet stringent requirements: DOT compliance, FMCSA broker authority and licensing, TWIC compliance, hazmat certification, customs bonding and documentation, and on-time delivery performance.
We also partner with the major Class 1 railroads throughout North America. UWL and our transportation partners have earned a reputation for safety and reliability, and we treat each day as a test of it.
Our approach means every move, regardless of size, is handled with precision and urgency. Transportation is a significant link in your supply chain, and years of experience in it save you time and lift your operating efficiency.
Every leg between the port and the door
Drayage off the terminal, rail across the country, and trucks for the first and last mile.
Ocean drayage
Container moves off the terminal, backed by the owned assets of ContainerPort Group.
Intermodal rail
Long-haul over the Class 1 railroads, including cross-border lanes.
Full truckload (FTL)
Dedicated equipment when the volume fills a trailer.
Less than truckload (LTL)
Shared linehaul for freight that does not justify a full trailer.
Hazmat capability
Hazmat-certified partners, correct placarding and load planning.
Transload & distribution
Hand-off into the warehouse network once the box is inland.
Supply chain visibility
Milestones on the road leg, in the same platform as the ocean leg.
Optimised cost
Continual review of routing and mode to drive cost out of the lane.
Frequently asked questions
What land transportation services does UWL offer?
UWL offers ocean drayage, intermodal rail, full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), hazmat transportation, and transload and distribution. Cross-border intermodal service runs into Mexico and Canada. The road and rail legs sit on the same file as the ocean and customs legs, so the move stays door-to-door.
Does UWL ship to Mexico and Canada?
Yes. UWL offers cross-border intermodal rail service into Mexico and Canada, using partnerships with the major Class 1 railroads in North America.
How does UWL choose its trucking carriers?
Every motor carrier in UWL's network must hold DOT compliance, FMCSA broker authority and licensing, TWIC compliance, hazmat certification and customs bonding. Carriers must also keep reliable on-time delivery performance to stay in the network.
Does UWL own trucks?
UWL arranges transportation through a vetted carrier network and holds FMCSA broker authority. Its ocean drayage is backed by the owned assets of ContainerPort Group, a World Group sister company and one of the largest drayage carriers in the United States.
Which areas of the U.S. does UWL cover?
UWL provides transportation in all 50 states, plus cross-border service into Mexico and Canada.
Can UWL move hazardous materials by truck?
Yes. UWL works with hazmat-certified carrier partners and handles correct placarding and load planning for hazardous shipments. Chemical and other regulated cargo can also move through UWL's chemical logistics service.
How do I track a truck or rail shipment?
Road and rail milestones appear in WorldScope, the same platform that shows the ocean leg, so you see the whole move in one place.
Transportation across the U.S., and over both borders
Our network covers the continental United States, with cross-border intermodal service into Mexico and Canada. Because the ocean, customs and road legs sit on the same file, a delay in one is visible to the team handling the next rather than surfacing as a surprise at the gate.
On-time performance with the highest safety standards
Motor carriers in our network must hold DOT compliance, FMCSA broker authority, TWIC compliance, hazmat certification and customs bonding, and sustain reliable on-time delivery performance to stay in it.
UWL holds FMCSA broker authority and is a full-service licensed NVOCC, Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI), licensed and bonded freight forwarder, and C-TPAT certified. Our carrier partners are DOT and TWIC compliant, hazmat certified and customs bonded.
Need capacity on a lane? Let's talk.
Call 440-356-5353 or send the form and a member of our team will get back to you.
UWL does not handle shipments of personal effects for private individuals. As a C-TPAT certified company, UWL is prohibited from doing business with truck brokers per C-TPAT regulations.
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