Intermodal Trucking in Ann Arbor, MI

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

$2.16

Rate / Mile

$18,360

Est. Gross / Month

$11,934

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

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.

Statewide Intermodal Overview

Intermodal rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Michigan

Intermodal Earnings in Michigan

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in MI

Intermodal Market in the Midwest

The Midwest is the crossroads of American freight, with Chicago serving as the undisputed hub. I-80, I-90, and I-70 carry enormous dry van volume connecting coasts. Automotive parts, consumer goods, and agricultural products make up the bulk of loads. Competition is fierce but volume is massive. Carriers based near Chicago, Indianapolis, or Columbus benefit from exceptional load availability in virtually every direction.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Ann Arbor

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Ann Arbor for Intermodal

Key Industries

Higher education and research
Healthcare and medical devices
Automotive R&D
Autonomous vehicle technology
Specialty food production

Key Highways

I-94US-23M-14M-153 (Ford Road)State Road

Top Shippers

University of Michigan
Michigan Medicine
Toyota Technical Center (Saline)
KLA Corporation

Distribution Centers Near Ann Arbor

University of Michigan Central Receiving

Michigan Medicine Supply Chain Center

Amazon DTW6 (nearby Ypsilanti)

Domino's Supply Chain Center

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Intermodal Trucking in Ann Arbor — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Ann Arbor is $2.16 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Midwest 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 Ann Arbor can expect approximately $18,360 gross monthly revenue and around $11,934 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Ann Arbor market include: Chicago IL → Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO, St. Louis MO → Nashville TN. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.

Ann Arbor sits in the Midwest freight region, and its freight base is driven by higher education and research, healthcare and medical devices, automotive r&d. It is served by I-94, US-23, M-14, 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 Ann Arbor include I-94, US-23, M-14, M-153 (Ford Road), State Road. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.