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Intermodal Trucking in Wilmington, NC

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

$2.05

Rate / Mile

$17,425

Est. Gross / Month

$11,326

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.

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 Wilmington

1
Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC
2
Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN
3
Savannah GA → Memphis TN
4
Miami FL → Atlanta GA

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 $2.05 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast 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 $17,425 gross monthly revenue and around $11,326 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: 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.
Wilmington is located in the Southeast 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 competitive with the national average.
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 Southeast region.

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