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Find Port, Rail & Truck Freight Capacity Across North America

Tell Commtrex what you’re moving and where it needs to go. Post one request, connect with port, rail and truck providers, and compare offers from companies that can handle your freight.

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What Commtrex is

Commtrex is a freight intelligence and matchmaking platform connecting shippers and service providers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Commtrex combines port, rail and truck data with tools to find transportation, transloading, storage, railcar services, safety, consulting, industrial real estate and other services that support freight operations.

1M+
Trucking Providers
48K+
Rail-Served Facilities
1,000+
Ports & Port Facilities
20K+
Monthly Freight Visitors
20K+
Monthly Searches

Directory coverage includes DOT-registered trucking providers.

Industry leadership partners

Connected Across the Freight Industry

Meet our Industry Leadership Partners →
EnviroTech Services
Guardian Rail
Trans-Tech Railcar Decals
Alleanza Rail
Plastic Express
M&W Real Estate
Midwest Terminals of Toledo
BNSF Railway
Union Pacific
CSX
Norfolk Southern
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CN Railway

Build your move

Every move has requirements. Tell us yours.

The more we know about your freight, facilities, and operating requirements, the better we can match you with providers that can actually handle the move.

What are you moving?

How does it need to move?

One Platform for Every Part of the Freight Move

Find the providers, facilities and information you need across port, rail and truck.

Port & Ocean

Find ports, terminals, transload facilities, container drayage, port storage and other services for freight entering or leaving North America. Commtrex helps shippers identify providers for the critical handoff between ocean containers and inland transportation.

Rail

Search rail-served facilities, transloaders, railcar storage, switching, railcar repair and other rail services across North America. Commtrex combines deep rail network data with provider information to help shippers understand where freight can move by rail and who can handle it.

Truck

Find trucking providers for drayage, truckload, LTL, cross-dock, first-mile and final-mile freight. Commtrex gives shippers access to broad trucking coverage alongside port and rail information, making it easier to find providers across different parts of a freight move.

How it works

Finding the right freight provider shouldn’t take a dozen phone calls.

  1. Tell Commtrex what you need

    Search by route, service or location, or describe the freight move or service you need.

  2. Find providers that fit

    Compare facilities and providers across port, rail, truck, storage, equipment and specialized freight services.

  3. Connect and move forward

    Contact providers directly or post a request to receive offers from companies that can help.

For providers

Your Customers Are Already Searching Commtrex

More than 20,000 freight searches happen on Commtrex each month. Claim or list your facility, fleet or services so shippers can find your company when they search for port, rail, truck and specialized freight providers.

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FAQ

Questions About Commtrex & Freight

Answers about freight services, finding providers and using Commtrex.

What is Commtrex?

Commtrex is a freight intelligence and matchmaking platform connecting shippers and service providers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Commtrex combines port, rail and truck data with tools to find transportation, transloading, storage, railcar services, safety, consulting, industrial real estate and other services that support freight operations.

What modes of freight does Commtrex cover?

Commtrex covers port, rail and truck freight across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Shippers can search for transloading, drayage, trucking, rail-served facilities, storage and other freight services, while Commtrex also connects users with railcar repair, safety, consulting, industrial real estate and other providers that support freight operations.

How does Commtrex work for shippers?

Commtrex helps shippers find and connect with freight providers based on what they’re moving, where it needs to go and the services they need. Shippers can search port, rail and truck providers directly or post a request to compare offers from companies that can handle their freight and related service needs.

What is transloading?

Transloading is the transfer of freight from one mode of transportation to another, such as from an ocean container to rail or truck. Transload facilities can also provide storage, loading, unloading and other freight-handling services. Commtrex helps shippers find transload facilities across North America based on location, transportation access and service needs.

Is it free to post a request?

Yes, shippers can post a freight request on Commtrex for free. Tell Commtrex what you’re moving, where it needs to go and which services you need. Your request can then be matched with relevant port, rail, truck and specialized freight providers that can respond to your needs.

How quickly do providers respond?

Provider response times vary based on the service, location and details of the freight request. Commtrex sends requests to relevant providers so they can review the opportunity and respond directly. Including clear origin, destination, commodity, timing and service requirements helps providers determine whether they can handle the request.

How do I list my company or services on Commtrex?

Freight service providers can list or claim their company on Commtrex to be found by shippers searching for their services. Providers can add facilities, fleets, service areas and capabilities to their profile, helping shippers find the right company for transportation, transloading, storage, equipment, rail and specialized freight needs.