Intermodal Trucking in San Antonio, TX

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

$2.31

Rate / Mile

$19,635

Est. Gross / Month

$12,763

Est. Net / Month

South Central

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 Texas

Intermodal Earnings in Texas

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in TX

Intermodal Market in the South Central

The South Central dry van market is anchored by Texas, the nation's largest freight-generating state. Dallas-Fort Worth's massive distribution infrastructure, Houston's port and petrochemical complex, and cross-border freight through Laredo create a freight-rich environment. The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Dallas is one of the highest-volume lanes in the country. Year-round operating conditions and growing population fuel consistent demand.

Top Intermodal Lanes from San Antonio

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why San Antonio for Intermodal

Key Industries

Military (Joint Base San Antonio)
Grocery distribution (H-E-B)
Automotive manufacturing
Cybersecurity
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-10I-35I-37I-410Loop 1604US-90

Top Shippers

H-E-B Grocery
Toyota
USAA
Valero Energy

Distribution Centers Near San Antonio

Amazon SAT1 (San Antonio)

H-E-B Corporate HQ & Arsenal DC (San Antonio)

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (San Antonio)

Walmart Distribution Center (New Braunfels)

USAA Corporate HQ (San Antonio)

Rackspace Technology HQ (San Antonio)

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Intermodal Trucking in San Antonio — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for San Antonio is $2.31 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the South Central 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 San Antonio can expect approximately $19,635 gross monthly revenue and around $12,763 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the San Antonio market include: Dallas TX → Houston TX, San Antonio TX → Laredo TX, Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR, Houston TX → New Orleans LA. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

San Antonio sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by military (joint base san antonio), grocery distribution (h-e-b), automotive manufacturing. It is served by I-10, I-35, I-37, 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 San Antonio include I-10, I-35, I-37, I-410, Loop 1604, US-90. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.