Intermodal Trucking in Salt Lake City, UT
Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Salt Lake City.
$2.38
Rate / Mile
$20,230
Est. Gross / Month
$13,150
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 Salt Lake City
Why Salt Lake City for Intermodal
Key Industries
- Mining & minerals (copper, gold)
- Technology (Silicon Slopes)
- Defense & aerospace
- Outdoor recreation equipment
- Healthcare
Key Highways
Top Shippers
- Amazon SLC1-SLC3
- Rio Tinto (copper)
- eBay/Overstock
- Walmart DC
Distribution Centers Near Salt Lake City
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