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Intermodal Trucking in Anaheim, CA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Anaheim.

$2.41

Rate / Mile

$20,485

Est. Gross / Month

$13,315

Est. Net / Month

West Coast

Market Region

About Intermodal Trucking

Intermodal drayage involves hauling containers between rail yards, ports, and distribution centers. Short-haul but high-frequency work, concentrated around major rail hubs and port cities.

Intermodal Market in the West Coast

West Coast dry van rates are bolstered by port-driven import freight from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle-Tacoma. The sheer volume of containerized imports creates consistent outbound demand, especially eastbound loads. Rates tend to be higher than the national average due to operating costs and the imbalance between inbound (import) and outbound freight. California's regulatory environment adds compliance costs but also limits competition.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Anaheim

1
Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ
2
Seattle WA → Portland OR
3
Oakland CA → Reno NV
4
Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Anaheim for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Tourism & hospitality
  • Food & beverage
  • Electronics
  • Convention and events
  • Manufacturing

Key Highways

I-5CA-91 (Riverside Freeway)CA-57 (Orange Freeway)CA-241 (toll)Ball RoadKatella Avenue

Top Shippers

  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Sysco
  • Yamaha Motor Corp USA
  • Carl's Jr (parent CKE)

Distribution Centers Near Anaheim

Sysco Southern California (nearby)
Disney distribution operations
Amazon SNA4 (Irvine nearby)
US Foods distribution

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Intermodal Trucking in Anaheim — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Anaheim is $2.41 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the West Coast region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.
Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Anaheim can expect approximately $20,485 gross monthly revenue and around $13,315 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Anaheim market include: Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA → Portland OR, Oakland CA → Reno NV, Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA. These lanes reflect the West Coast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Anaheim sits in the West Coast freight region, and its freight base is driven by tourism & hospitality, food & beverage, electronics. It is served by I-5, CA-91 (Riverside Freeway), CA-57 (Orange Freeway), so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for intermodal depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Anaheim include I-5, CA-91 (Riverside Freeway), CA-57 (Orange Freeway), CA-241 (toll), Ball Road, Katella Avenue. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.

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