Intermodal Trucking in Irvine, CA

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

$2.39

Rate / Mile

$20,315

Est. Gross / Month

$13,205

Est. Net / Month

West Coast

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 California

Intermodal Earnings in California

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in CA

Intermodal Market in the West Coast

West Coast dry van rates are bolstered by port-driven import freight from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle-Tacoma. The sheer volume of containerized imports creates consistent outbound demand, especially eastbound loads. Rates tend to be higher than the national average due to operating costs and the imbalance between inbound (import) and outbound freight. California's regulatory environment adds compliance costs but also limits competition.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Irvine

Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ

Seattle WA → Portland OR

Oakland CA → Reno NV

Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Irvine for Intermodal

Key Industries

Technology
Medical devices & biotech
Financial services
Video games & entertainment
Education (UCI)

Key Highways

I-5I-405CA-133 (toll)CA-261 (toll)Jamboree RoadIrvine Center Drive

Top Shippers

Broadcom
Western Digital
Masimo Corporation
Edwards Lifesciences

Distribution Centers Near Irvine

Amazon SNA4 (Irvine)

FedEx Ground (Irvine)

UPS Customer Center (Irvine)

Western Digital distribution

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Intermodal Trucking in Irvine — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Irvine is $2.39 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the West Coast 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 Irvine can expect approximately $20,315 gross monthly revenue and around $13,205 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Irvine market include: Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA → Portland OR, Oakland CA → Reno NV, Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA. These lanes reflect the West Coast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Irvine sits in the West Coast freight region, and its freight base is driven by technology, medical devices & biotech, financial services. It is served by I-5, I-405, CA-133 (toll), 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 Irvine include I-5, I-405, CA-133 (toll), CA-261 (toll), Jamboree Road, Irvine Center Drive. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.