Intermodal Trucking in Tacoma, WA
Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Tacoma.
$2.39
Rate / Mile
$20,315
Est. Gross / Month
$13,205
Est. Net / Month
West Coast
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 West Coast
West Coast dry van rates are bolstered by port-driven import freight from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle-Tacoma. The sheer volume of containerized imports creates consistent outbound demand, especially eastbound loads. Rates tend to be higher than the national average due to operating costs and the imbalance between inbound (import) and outbound freight. California's regulatory environment adds compliance costs but also limits competition.
Top Intermodal Lanes from Tacoma
Why Tacoma for Intermodal
Key Industries
- Port logistics and drayage
- Military logistics
- Wood products
- Manufacturing
Key Highways
Top Shippers
- The Northwest Seaport Alliance
- Amazon
- US Military (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
- Weyerhaeuser
Distribution Centers Near Tacoma
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