Intermodal Trucking in Savannah, GA

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

$2.26

Rate / Mile

$19,210

Est. Gross / Month

$12,487

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

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 Georgia

Intermodal Earnings in Georgia

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in GA

Intermodal Market in the Southeast

The Southeast is one of the nation's strongest dry van markets, fueled by Atlanta's role as a distribution hub and Florida's massive consumer base. Savannah and Charleston ports generate steady import freight, while automotive manufacturing in Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina adds reliable contract lanes. Deadhead rates are generally favorable thanks to high freight density along the I-75 and I-85 corridors.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Savannah

Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC

Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN

Savannah GA → Memphis TN

Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Savannah for Intermodal

Key Industries

Port drayage
Import distribution
Paper & pulp
Tourism logistics
Automotive (Hyundai, nearby)

Key Highways

I-16I-95US-17US-80SR-21

Top Shippers

Georgia Ports Authority
IKEA
Target
Gulfstream Aerospace

Distribution Centers Near Savannah

IKEA Distribution Center (Savannah)

Target Import Warehouse (Savannah)

Floor & Decor DC (Savannah)

Home Depot Import DC (Savannah)

Wayfair Distribution (Savannah)

Dollar Tree DC (Savannah)

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Intermodal Trucking in Savannah — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Savannah is $2.26 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Southeast 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 Savannah can expect approximately $19,210 gross monthly revenue and around $12,487 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Savannah market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Memphis TN, Miami FL → Atlanta GA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Savannah sits in the Southeast freight region, and its freight base is driven by port drayage, import distribution, paper & pulp. It is served by I-16, I-95, US-17, 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 Savannah include I-16, I-95, US-17, US-80, SR-21. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.