Intermodal Trucking in Modesto, CA

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

$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 Modesto

Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ

Seattle WA → Portland OR

Oakland CA → Reno NV

Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Modesto for Intermodal

Key Industries

Wine production
Food processing & canning
Dairy farming
Poultry processing
Agriculture (almonds, walnuts)

Key Highways

CA-99CA-132CA-108I-5 (20 miles west)Briggsmore AvenueMcHenry Avenue

Top Shippers

E & J Gallo Winery
Del Monte Foods
Foster Farms (poultry)
Senomyx

Distribution Centers Near Modesto

Gallo Wine distribution complex

Del Monte Foods distribution

Amazon MOD (Modesto area)

Sysco Central California

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Intermodal Trucking in Modesto — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto 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.

Modesto sits in the West Coast freight region, and its freight base is driven by wine production, food processing & canning, dairy farming. It is served by CA-99, CA-132, CA-108, 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 Modesto include CA-99, CA-132, CA-108, I-5 (20 miles west), Briggsmore Avenue, McHenry Avenue. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.