Intermodal Trucking in Dallas, TX

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

$2.40

Rate / Mile

$20,400

Est. Gross / Month

$13,260

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 Texas

Intermodal Earnings in Texas

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in TX

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 Dallas

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why Dallas for Intermodal

Key Industries

Telecommunications
Financial services
Technology
Defense & aerospace
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-35EI-30I-20I-635 (LBJ Freeway)US-75 (Central Expressway)SH-183

Top Shippers

Amazon (25+ FCs)
Toyota (San Antonio)
Samsung (Austin)
Port of Houston

Distribution Centers Near Dallas

Amazon DDA9 (Lancaster)

FedEx Ground Hub (Hutchins)

UPS Mesquite Distribution Center

Walmart DC #7014 (Midlothian)

Target Distribution (Midlothian)

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Intermodal Trucking in Dallas — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Dallas is $2.40 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 Dallas can expect approximately $20,400 gross monthly revenue and around $13,260 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Dallas 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.

Dallas sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by telecommunications, financial services, technology. It is served by I-35E, I-30, I-20, 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 Dallas include I-35E, I-30, I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-75 (Central Expressway), SH-183. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.