Intermodal Trucking in Tucson, AZ
Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Tucson.
$2.27
Rate / Mile
$19,295
Est. Gross / Month
$12,542
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 Tucson
Why Tucson for Intermodal
Key Industries
- Defense and aerospace
- Cross-border trade
- Mining
- Logistics and distribution
Key Highways
Top Shippers
- Raytheon Missiles & Defense
- Amazon
- Freeport-McMoRan
- Chamberlain Group
Distribution Centers Near Tucson
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