Intermodal Trucking in Phoenix, AZ

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

$2.37

Rate / Mile

$20,145

Est. Gross / Month

$13,094

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

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 Mountain West

Mountain West dry van operations face unique challenges from long distances between freight hubs and high deadhead percentages. Denver and Salt Lake City are the primary load origins, with Phoenix adding significant volume in the south. Carriers who can secure round-trip freight between these hubs perform well, but one-way loads into rural areas often require repositioning. The I-70 and I-80 corridors are critical arteries.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Phoenix

Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT

Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM

Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT

Las Vegas NV → Denver CO

Why Phoenix for Intermodal

Key Industries

Semiconductor manufacturing
E-commerce fulfillment
Construction
Aerospace
Data centers

Key Highways

I-10I-17I-40 (Flagstaff)Loop 101Loop 202Loop 303SR-51

Top Shippers

Intel
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC)
Honeywell Aerospace
Fry's Food Stores

Distribution Centers Near Phoenix

Amazon PHX6 (Phoenix)

Walmart Distribution Center (Buckeye)

Target Distribution (Casa Grande)

Home Depot RDC (Goodyear)

Kroger/Fry's Distribution (Tolleson)

Intel Chandler Campus (semiconductor)

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Intermodal Trucking in Phoenix — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Phoenix is $2.37 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West 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 Phoenix can expect approximately $20,145 gross monthly revenue and around $13,094 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Phoenix market include: Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT, Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM, Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT, Las Vegas NV → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.

Phoenix is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including semiconductor manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, construction. Access to I-10, I-17, I-40 (Flagstaff) provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Phoenix include I-10, I-17, I-40 (Flagstaff), Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR-51. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.