Intermodal Trucking in Gainesville, FL

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

$2.08

Rate / Mile

$17,680

Est. Gross / Month

$11,492

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

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 Florida

Intermodal Earnings in Florida

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in FL

Intermodal Market in the Southeast

The Southeast is one of the nation's strongest dry van markets, fueled by Atlanta's role as a distribution hub and Florida's massive consumer base. Savannah and Charleston ports generate steady import freight, while automotive manufacturing in Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina adds reliable contract lanes. Deadhead rates are generally favorable thanks to high freight density along the I-75 and I-85 corridors.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Gainesville

Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC

Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN

Savannah GA → Memphis TN

Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Gainesville for Intermodal

Key Industries

Higher education
Healthcare & biotech
Medical device manufacturing
Agriculture
Technology

Key Highways

I-75US-441US-301SR-24SR-26 (University Avenue)

Top Shippers

University of Florida
UF Health Shands Hospital
Publix
Exactech (medical devices)

Distribution Centers Near Gainesville

Publix Distribution Center (Alachua County)

Amazon GNV delivery station

Sysco North Florida (Jacksonville, serves Gainesville)

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Intermodal Trucking in Gainesville — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Gainesville is $2.08 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Southeast 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 Gainesville can expect approximately $17,680 gross monthly revenue and around $11,492 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Gainesville market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Memphis TN, Miami FL → Atlanta GA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Gainesville sits in the Southeast freight region, and its freight base is driven by higher education, healthcare & biotech, medical device manufacturing. It is served by I-75, US-441, US-301, 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 Gainesville include I-75, US-441, US-301, SR-24, SR-26 (University Avenue). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.