Intermodal Trucking in Fort Worth, TX

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

$2.21

Rate / Mile

$18,785

Est. Gross / Month

$12,210

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 Fort Worth

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why Fort Worth for Intermodal

Key Industries

Defense & aerospace
Railroad logistics
Oil & gas services
Food processing
Aviation manufacturing

Key Highways

I-35WI-30I-20SH-121SH-183US-287

Top Shippers

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

Distribution Centers Near Fort Worth

Amazon FTW6 (Haslet)

FedEx Freight Service Center (Alliance)

XPO Logistics (Alliance)

UPS Fort Worth Hub

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Intermodal Trucking in Fort Worth — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Fort Worth is $2.21 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 Fort Worth can expect approximately $18,785 gross monthly revenue and around $12,210 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Fort Worth 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.

Fort Worth sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by defense & aerospace, railroad logistics, oil & gas services. It is served by I-35W, 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 Fort Worth include I-35W, I-30, I-20, SH-121, SH-183, US-287. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.