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Intermodal Trucking in Louisville, KY

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

$2.18

Rate / Mile

$18,530

Est. Gross / Month

$12,045

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.

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 Louisville

1
Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC
2
Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN
3
Savannah GA → Memphis TN
4
Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Louisville for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Air freight & logistics
  • Automotive assembly
  • Appliance manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Bourbon distilling

Key Highways

I-64I-65I-71I-264I-265

Top Shippers

  • UPS
  • Ford Motor Company
  • GE Appliances
  • Humana

Distribution Centers Near Louisville

UPS Worldport (Louisville International Airport)
Amazon SDF1 (Jeffersonville, IN)
GE Appliances Distribution (Louisville)
Ford Motor (Louisville Assembly Plant)
Humana Corporate HQ (Louisville)
Kroger Distribution (Louisville)

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Intermodal Trucking in Louisville — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Louisville is $2.18 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Louisville can expect approximately $18,530 gross monthly revenue and around $12,045 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Louisville 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.
Louisville is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including air freight & logistics, automotive assembly, appliance manufacturing. Access to I-64, I-65, I-71 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Louisville include I-64, I-65, I-71, I-264, I-265. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.

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