Intermodal Trucking in Long Beach, CA

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

$2.35

Rate / Mile

$19,975

Est. Gross / Month

$12,984

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 Long Beach

Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ

Seattle WA → Portland OR

Oakland CA → Reno NV

Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Long Beach for Intermodal

Key Industries

Port operations & drayage
Container logistics
Oil refining
Aerospace
International trade

Key Highways

I-710 (Long Beach Freeway)I-405I-110 (Harbor Freeway)CA-91CA-1 (PCH)Ocean Blvd

Top Shippers

CMA CGM
MSC
Hyundai
Samsung

Distribution Centers Near Long Beach

Port of Long Beach on-dock rail facilities

Total Transportation Services Inc (TTSI)

Amazon LGB3 (Eastvale, via drayage)

Yusen Logistics

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Intermodal Trucking in Long Beach — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Long Beach is $2.35 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 Long Beach can expect approximately $19,975 gross monthly revenue and around $12,984 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Long Beach 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.

Long Beach sits in the West Coast freight region, and its freight base is driven by port operations & drayage, container logistics, oil refining. It is served by I-710 (Long Beach Freeway), I-405, I-110 (Harbor Freeway), 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 Long Beach include I-710 (Long Beach Freeway), I-405, I-110 (Harbor Freeway), CA-91, CA-1 (PCH), Ocean Blvd. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.