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Intermodal Trucking in Paterson, NJ

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

$2.42

Rate / Mile

$20,570

Est. Gross / Month

$13,371

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

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 Northeast

The Northeast dry van market benefits from high-density consumer demand along the I-95 corridor. Port-driven import freight from Newark and Baltimore keeps capacity tight, especially during peak retail seasons. Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and I-95 cut into margins, but shorter average haul distances mean more loads per week. Owner-operators who master the congestion patterns and delivery windows can consistently outperform national averages.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Paterson

1
Newark NJ → Boston MA
2
Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT
3
Baltimore MD → New York NY
4
Harrisburg PA → Albany NY

Why Paterson for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Food processing and distribution
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Metal fabrication
  • Healthcare
  • Warehousing

Key Highways

I-80NJ-19NJ-20US-46I-287 (nearby)

Top Shippers

  • Passaic County government
  • St. Joseph's Health
  • Various textile and food manufacturers

Distribution Centers Near Paterson

Various small warehouses along Route 20
Food distribution centers on Madison Avenue

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Intermodal Trucking in Paterson — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Paterson is $2.42 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast 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 Paterson can expect approximately $20,570 gross monthly revenue and around $13,371 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Paterson market include: Newark NJ → Boston MA, Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT, Baltimore MD → New York NY, Harrisburg PA → Albany NY. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Paterson is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including food processing and distribution, textile manufacturing, metal fabrication. Access to I-80, NJ-19, NJ-20 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Paterson include I-80, NJ-19, NJ-20, US-46, I-287 (nearby). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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