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Intermodal Trucking in Worcester, MA

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

$2.39

Rate / Mile

$20,315

Est. Gross / Month

$13,205

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 Worcester

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

Why Worcester for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Healthcare/Biotech
  • Higher Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution/Logistics

Key Highways

I-90I-290I-190I-395US-20

Top Shippers

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • AbbVie
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Polar Beverages

Distribution Centers Near Worcester

Amazon BOS7 (nearby)
FedEx Ground (Auburn)
Polar Beverages DC

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Intermodal Trucking in Worcester — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Worcester is $2.39 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 Worcester can expect approximately $20,315 gross monthly revenue and around $13,205 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Worcester 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.
Worcester is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including healthcare/biotech, higher education, manufacturing. Access to I-90, I-290, I-190 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Worcester include I-90, I-290, I-190, I-395, US-20. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.

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