Bimodal Transportation begins and ends
with Triple Crown RoadRailer trailers being transported
to the origin or destination by highway from one of 14
terminals in our Service Areas. What happens in-between
is what makes Triple Crown unique. Service from terminal
to terminal is accomplished with dedicated rail service
utilizing RoadRailer equipment.
Triple Crown trailers ride on rail
bogies rather than being lifted up and placed on rail
cars. This eliminates the risk of cargo damage from
shifting freight while handling.
Triple Crown RoadRailers are backed
onto the track and placed into position to couple to the
rail bogie assemblies.
The RoadRailer's unique air ride
system lifts the trailer gently as it is backed over the
bogie for attachment. Once the bogie is in place, the air
system lowers the trailer and lifts the tires off the
tracks.
Triple Crown trailers are connected
together and provide a slack-free ride on the rail. Each
Triple Crown dedicated train can move up to 150 units
from terminal to terminal at a time.
Locomotives from Norfolk Southern and
others provide power for Triple Crown's regularly
scheduled dedicated trains providing premium service for
Triple Crown customers.
RoadRailer Fleet
