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How much can intermodal owner-operators earn in Idaho (ID)? Estimated rates, gross and net monthly income, cost of living impact, fuel costs, and top lanes in the Mountain West region.
Rate Per Mile
$2.30
+9.5% vs national
Est. Gross Monthly
$19,550
+9.5% vs national
Est. Net Monthly
$11,730
After COL-adjusted expenses
| Metric | Idaho | National Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/Mile | $2.30 | $2.10 | +9.5% |
| Gross Monthly | $19,550 | $17,850 | +9.5% |
| Est. Net Monthly | $11,730 | $11,603 | +1.1% |
| Cost of Living | 97 (Average) | 100 (Baseline) | -3% |
| Fuel Tax | 33.0c/gal | ~32c/gal | Above avg |
Idaho's below-average cost of living (index 97) is a genuine advantage for intermodal owner-operators. Your $2.30/mile rate stretches further here — fuel, food, housing, and operating costs are all lower than the national baseline. This makes ID one of the better states for net take-home pay.
| Category | Est. Monthly | % of Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $3,034 | 15.5% |
| Insurance | $782 | 4.0% |
| Truck Payment / Lease | $1,800 | 9.2% |
| Maintenance & Repairs | $782 | 4.0% |
| Tires | $300 | 1.5% |
| Permits & Licenses | $146 | 0.7% |
| Food & Living | $776 | 4.0% |
| Phone / Software | $200 | 1.0% |
| Total Expenses | $7,820 | 40.0% |
| Net Take-Home | $11,730 | 60.0% |
Expenses adjusted for Idaho's cost of living index (97). Actual costs vary by individual circumstances.
Idaho's fuel tax of 33.0 cents/gallon is slightly above the national average (~32c). The impact on intermodal operations is modest — roughly $15/month more than baseline. This is partially offset by competitive fuel pricing at major stops along I-84.
| State | Rate/Mile | Gross/Mo | Fuel Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (ID) | $2.30 | $19,550 | 33.0c |
| Colorado (CO) | $2.40 | $20,400 | 22.0c |
| Montana (MT) | $2.30 | $19,550 | 27.75c |
| Utah (UT) | $2.38 | $20,230 | 31.9c |
| Wyoming (WY) | $2.17 | $18,445 | 24.0c |
A good dispatch service can boost your per-mile rate by $0.15-$0.40 through better load negotiation, reduced deadhead, and detention pay recovery.