Intermodal Freight Experts Heavy Cargo & Industrial Shipments
Reliable intermodal logistics built for metal imports, manufacturers, and industrial freight.
Domestic Intermodal Freight
Truck–rail–truck solutions for long-haul freight, including coils, sheets, long products, and other industrial materials.
Efficient, door-to-door freight built for heavy industrial cargo.
Drayage, transloading, flatbed delivery, and storage — all coordinated by a single team. Your one-stop shop for reliable industrial freight handling, start to finish.
Transloading Services
Mode conversion, equipment removal, load adjustment, and heavy-lift freight handling.
Container Drayage
Inbound and outbound container drayage supporting ports, rail ramps, and inland facilities.
OTR Delivery (Flatbed & Van)
Over-the-road delivery utilizing flatbeds, step decks, drop decks, Conestogas, and dry vans.
Warehousing & Storage
Flexible warehousing and storage supporting palletized freight, industrial materials, inventory staging, and project-based cargo.
Export Preparation
Blocking and bracing with heat-treated lumber, banding, strapping, airbags, and bulkhead construction.
Who We Serve
Metal Producers & Distributors
Industrial Manufacturing
Machinery & Equipment
Construction Materials & Structural / Project-Based Freight
Established in 1998
Why Shippers Choose Variant
Proven performance, real visibility, and a partner-first mindset – that’s the Variant difference. From port to plant, every shipment is handled with precision, transparency, and accountability.
We don’t just move freight; we help you move your business forward with reliability, data-driven insights, and the kind of service that only comes from decades of logistics experience.
Photos & Inspection on Every LoadYour freight is documented, inspected, and handled with care.
Direct Access to All Class 1 RailroadsSeamless intermodal connections via BNSF, UP, NS, CSX, CN, and CP.
Nationwide Transload & Drayage CoveragePort-to-door reach across every major U.S. market.
Heavy Freight SpecialistsWe focus on metals, machinery, and industrial imports.
Established in 1998Built on decades of experience as United American Logistics, now operating as Variant.
Request a Freight Quote
Discover your most efficient and cost-effective shipping option in minutes. Whether you’re moving heavy industrial freight or time-sensitive loads, our team analyzes routes, rates, and transit times to find the best value for your business.