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Intermodal Trucking in Wilmington, DE

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

$2.51

Rate / Mile

$21,335

Est. Gross / Month

$13,868

Est. Net / Month

Northeast

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 Northeast

The Northeast dry van market benefits from high-density consumer demand along the I-95 corridor. Port-driven import freight from Newark and Baltimore keeps capacity tight, especially during peak retail seasons. Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and I-95 cut into margins, but shorter average haul distances mean more loads per week. Owner-operators who master the congestion patterns and delivery windows can consistently outperform national averages.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Wilmington

1
Newark NJ → Boston MA
2
Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT
3
Baltimore MD → New York NY
4
Harrisburg PA → Albany NY

Why Wilmington for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Financial Services/Banking
  • Pharmaceutical/Chemical
  • Port/Maritime
  • Corporate Headquarters

Key Highways

I-95I-495I-295DE-1US-13US-202

Top Shippers

  • Port of Wilmington
  • AstraZeneca
  • DuPont
  • JP Morgan Chase

Distribution Centers Near Wilmington

Port of Wilmington cold storage
Amazon PHL7 (nearby New Castle)
FedEx Ground (nearby)

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Intermodal Trucking in Wilmington — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Wilmington is $2.51 per loaded mile. This reflects the Northeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Wilmington can expect approximately $21,335 gross monthly revenue and around $13,868 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Wilmington market include: Newark NJ → Boston MA, Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT, Baltimore MD → New York NY, Harrisburg PA → Albany NY. These lanes reflect the Northeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Wilmington is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including financial services/banking, pharmaceutical/chemical, port/maritime. Access to I-95, I-495, I-295 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Wilmington include I-95, I-495, I-295, DE-1, US-13, US-202. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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