Intermodal Trucking in Kent, WA

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

$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 Washington

Intermodal Earnings in Washington

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in WA

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 Kent

Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ

Seattle WA → Portland OR

Oakland CA → Reno NV

Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Kent for Intermodal

Key Industries

Warehousing and distribution
Aerospace manufacturing
E-commerce fulfillment
Food processing

Key Highways

SR-167I-5SR-516SR-181

Top Shippers

Amazon
Boeing
REI (headquarters)
Oberto Snacks

Distribution Centers Near Kent

Amazon BFI5 and BFI7

REI distribution center

CEVA Logistics

Target import warehouse

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Intermodal Trucking in Kent — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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.

Kent sits in the West Coast freight region, and its freight base is driven by warehousing and distribution, aerospace manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment. It is served by SR-167, I-5, SR-516, 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 Kent include SR-167, I-5, SR-516, SR-181. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.