Intermodal Trucking in Elizabeth, NJ

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

$2.42

Rate / Mile

$20,570

Est. Gross / Month

$13,371

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

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 Northeast

The Northeast dry van market benefits from high-density consumer demand along the I-95 corridor. Port-driven import freight from Newark and Baltimore keeps capacity tight, especially during peak retail seasons. Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and I-95 cut into margins, but shorter average haul distances mean more loads per week. Owner-operators who master the congestion patterns and delivery windows can consistently outperform national averages.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Elizabeth

Newark NJ → Boston MA

Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT

Baltimore MD → New York NY

Harrisburg PA → Albany NY

Why Elizabeth for Intermodal

Key Industries

Port operations and drayage
Warehousing and distribution
Intermodal logistics
Manufacturing
Retail distribution

Key Highways

NJ TurnpikeI-278 (Goethals Bridge)US-1/US-9NJ-81 (port access)I-78

Top Shippers

Maersk
MSC
CMA CGM
COSCO

Distribution Centers Near Elizabeth

IKEA Elizabeth DC

Amazon EWR9 Carteret

Wayfair Cranbury

Amazon EWR4 Robbinsville

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Intermodal Trucking in Elizabeth — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Elizabeth is $2.42 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Elizabeth can expect approximately $20,570 gross monthly revenue and around $13,371 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Elizabeth market include: Newark NJ → Boston MA, Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT, Baltimore MD → New York NY, Harrisburg PA → Albany NY. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Elizabeth is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including port operations and drayage, warehousing and distribution, intermodal logistics. Access to NJ Turnpike, I-278 (Goethals Bridge), US-1/US-9 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Elizabeth include NJ Turnpike, I-278 (Goethals Bridge), US-1/US-9, NJ-81 (port access), I-78. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.