Intermodal Trucking in Boston, MA

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

$2.69

Rate / Mile

$22,865

Est. Gross / Month

$14,862

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 Boston

Newark NJ → Boston MA

Philadelphia PA → Hartford CT

Baltimore MD → New York NY

Harrisburg PA → Albany NY

Why Boston for Intermodal

Key Industries

Biotechnology & pharmaceuticals
Higher education & research
Healthcare (Mass General, Dana-Farber)
Defense (Raytheon, General Dynamics)
Financial services

Key Highways

I-90 (Mass Pike)I-93 (Southeast Expressway/Central Artery)I-95 (Route 128)I-495US-1Route 2

Top Shippers

Amazon BOS7
Raytheon
General Dynamics
TJX Companies

Distribution Centers Near Boston

Amazon BOS7 (Fall River)

Amazon BOS27 (Mansfield)

Conley Container Terminal (South Boston)

Sysco New England (Plympton)

UNFI Distribution (Chesterfield NH, regional)

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Intermodal Trucking in Boston — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Boston is $2.69 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 Boston can expect approximately $22,865 gross monthly revenue and around $14,862 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Boston 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.

Boston is located in the Northeast freight region with key industries including biotechnology & pharmaceuticals, higher education & research, healthcare (mass general, dana-farber). Access to I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93 (Southeast Expressway/Central Artery), I-95 (Route 128) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Boston include I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93 (Southeast Expressway/Central Artery), I-95 (Route 128), I-495, US-1, Route 2. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Northeast region.