TOFC (Trailer-On-Flat-Car): This traditional intermodal service (conventional piggyback) still is a trouble-free way to ship. TOFC shipping continues to grow and more shippers are trying this mode as truck availability declines and motor carriers continue to convert to the intermodal option.  QTI provides door-to-door intermodal service matching services provided my motor carriers.

COFC (Container-On-Flat-Car): This domestic service started in the 1970's with the steamship lines conversion of break-bulk cargo handling into containerization.  QTI provides movement of steamship containers between ports and major cities of North America.  QTI can assist in all facets of inland transportation of international freight including assistance with ports, customs, chassis, and container pools.

QTI can also handle your dimensional freight: QTI moves dimensional freight by using specially equipped flatcars and gondolas while on rails, and a variety of specially equipped highway trailers while on the roads. The heavier the cargo, the more economical the rail movement; and the rail transit often equals or outperforms the highway transit. Using supplied dimensions and specifications, QTI will develop a proposal including rail costing, trucking, rigging charges, insurance, permits and transit, and upon agreement will order the desired rail and/or highway equipment, obtain clearances and finalize arrangements for the movement.

Typical Dimensional Loads:

• High – Dimensional loads that extend 14’ to 19’ above top of rail (ATR) move easily over the rails while special trains and routing can be arranged to accommodate your loads that exceed heights of 19’ ATR.

• Wide – Loads up to 13.5’ and beyond – QTI can handle all of the necessary details required by your oversized load including special equipment, special trains and special routing to accommodate your loads.

• Heavy – When it’s "No Way On The Highway," remember that large bulky items move best by rail – with practically no weight limits. Loads of over 200 tons commonly move by rail every day – arranged by the dimensional specialists at QTI.