Efficient and cost-effective rail shipping
Uber Freight offers fully managed rail shipping services that take the guesswork out of rail freight and keep your shipments moving from origin to final destination.
We make rail shipping look easy
Uber Freight combines best-in-class technology with an expert team and provides access to all Class I, II, and III railroads across North America. This gives shippers complete visibility into their entire rail network and helps optimize fleet utilization to manage costs and meet sustainability goals.
We provide unmatched visibility and control over your rail shipments with live tracking integration from class 1-3 railroads, proactive exception management, and deep data-driven insights. Whether you’re shipping across the country, across the Mexican or Canadian border, or just a few states over, Uber Freight keeps your freight running smoothly.
Why choose Uber Freight for rail shipping
Proactive issue resolution
Our team monitors your rail shipments, stepping in to address problems before they escalate. Whether it’s resolving delays or managing congestion, we take action early to keep your freight moving smoothly.
Comprehensive logistics solutions
For complex shipments, Uber Freight can connect rail with full intermodal transportation and multimodal transportation solutions. Whether it’s ocean, air, LTL, FTL, drayage, or final mile, we have the expertise and scale to manage even the most complex supply chains.
No asset ownership needed
You don’t need to own a fleet of railcars to take advantage of our services. Uber Freight provides full tracking and logistics management for vendor-owned rail cars so you maintain visibility and control without the burden of ownership.
Flexible pricing and service models
Visibility Only
We streamline shipment creation and provide real-time tracking for all shipments within your network, including those managed by vendors. Automated Shipment Creation Tracking and Visibility
Visibility + Monitoring
Our team monitors your shipments and provides real-time insights to optimize operations to keep your supply chain running smoothly. Automated Shipment Creation Tracking and Visibility Exceptions Intervention BI Reporting
Fully Managed
Fully outsourced rail shipping includes end-to-end shipment management from creation to delivery. Automated Shipment Creation Tracking and Visibility Exceptions Intervention BI Reporting Waybill Generation Network Optimization Transport Strategy Proactive Support
Get a bird’s eye view of your rail shipments with detailed analytics that help you monitor performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Full visibility across the entire rail network
Monitor your railcars with live tracking across multiple networks. Leverage data from RFID scanners, railcar telematics, and direct integrations with all major railroads through the Uber Freight TMS, or integrate with our flexible API to pull data into your own system. Monitor leased equipment, system cars, and empty shipments with ease, and get end-to-end full cycle and inbound vendor shipment visibility.
Rail shipping services
Our team of rail freight experts handles every aspect of your shipment from start to finish.
Live Tracking
Track your railcars with live data across networks using data from RFID scanners, telematics, and direct railroad integrations with Uber Freight TMS, or integrate seamlessly via our flexible API.
Automated shipment creation
Connect your Order Management System directly to the Uber Freight TMS to automatically generate, schedule, and optimize rail shipments.
Waybill automation
We eliminate common visibility gaps by automatically pulling waybill information from the railroads which helps shippers track both owned and leased cars, as well as any shipments where they are listed on the waybill.
Demurrage and detention mitigation
Stay ahead of potential fees with real-time monitoring that flags equipment at risk of incurring demurrage or detention charges. Automated alerts and regular reviews help minimize surcharge fees and address issues before they become costly problems.
Exceptions intervention
Our team monitors shipments to detect disruptions or issues that might cause delays. When an exception is detected, we identify the root cause and take corrective action to help keep your shipment on track.
Payment
We take the hassle out of payments by helping verify invoices, resolve disputes, and handling the payment process on your behalf. Our team also provides detailed reporting and tracks expenses so you can gain a clear view of your logistics spending.
Rail freight made easy
Contact us today to learn how Uber Freight can simplify your rail freight shipping.