Intermodal Trucking in Youngstown, OH

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

$2.16

Rate / Mile

$18,360

Est. Gross / Month

$11,934

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

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.

Statewide Intermodal Overview

Intermodal rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Ohio

Intermodal Earnings in Ohio

Detailed earnings data for intermodal owner-operators in OH

Intermodal Market in the Midwest

The Midwest is the crossroads of American freight, with Chicago serving as the undisputed hub. I-80, I-90, and I-70 carry enormous dry van volume connecting coasts. Automotive parts, consumer goods, and agricultural products make up the bulk of loads. Competition is fierce but volume is massive. Carriers based near Chicago, Indianapolis, or Columbus benefit from exceptional load availability in virtually every direction.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Youngstown

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Youngstown for Intermodal

Key Industries

EV battery manufacturing
Retail distribution
Steel & metals
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)I-76I-680OH-11US-422

Top Shippers

Ultium Cells (GM/LG)
TJX HomeGoods
V&M Star Steel
Delphi Technologies

Distribution Centers Near Youngstown

TJX HomeGoods DC Lordstown

Amazon YNG1 Youngstown

Dollar General DC Bessemer PA (nearby)

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Intermodal Trucking in Youngstown — FAQ

The modelled intermodal rate for Youngstown is $2.16 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the Midwest region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.

Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Youngstown can expect approximately $18,360 gross monthly revenue and around $11,934 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Youngstown market include: Chicago IL → Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO, St. Louis MO → Nashville TN. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.

Youngstown sits in the Midwest freight region, and its freight base is driven by ev battery manufacturing, retail distribution, steel & metals. It is served by I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), I-76, I-680, so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for intermodal depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Youngstown include I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), I-76, I-680, OH-11, US-422. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.