Intermodal Trucking in Baton Rouge, LA

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

$2.20

Rate / Mile

$18,700

Est. Gross / Month

$12,155

Est. Net / Month

South Central

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 Louisiana

Intermodal Earnings in Louisiana

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in LA

Intermodal Market in the South Central

The South Central dry van market is anchored by Texas, the nation's largest freight-generating state. Dallas-Fort Worth's massive distribution infrastructure, Houston's port and petrochemical complex, and cross-border freight through Laredo create a freight-rich environment. The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Dallas is one of the highest-volume lanes in the country. Year-round operating conditions and growing population fuel consistent demand.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Baton Rouge

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why Baton Rouge for Intermodal

Key Industries

Petroleum refining
Chemical manufacturing
State government

Key Highways

I-10I-12I-110US-61US-190LA-1

Top Shippers

ExxonMobil
Dow Chemical
Georgia-Pacific
Formosa Plastics

Distribution Centers Near Baton Rouge

Amazon BTR1

Walmart Supercenter DC

Home Depot distribution center

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Intermodal Trucking in Baton Rouge — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Baton Rouge is $2.20 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the South Central 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 Baton Rouge can expect approximately $18,700 gross monthly revenue and around $12,155 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Baton Rouge market include: Dallas TX → Houston TX, San Antonio TX → Laredo TX, Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR, Houston TX → New Orleans LA. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Baton Rouge sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, state government. It is served by I-10, I-12, I-110, 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 Baton Rouge include I-10, I-12, I-110, US-61, US-190, LA-1. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.