Intermodal Trucking in Cleveland, OH

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

$2.23

Rate / Mile

$18,955

Est. Gross / Month

$12,321

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.

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 Cleveland

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Cleveland for Intermodal

Key Industries

Steel & metals
Healthcare
Automotive parts
Paint & coatings

Key Highways

I-90I-71I-77I-480I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)OH-2

Top Shippers

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland Clinic

Distribution Centers Near Cleveland

Amazon CLE2 Euclid

Walmart DC Shelby

FedEx Ground Richfield

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Intermodal Trucking in Cleveland — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Cleveland is $2.23 per loaded mile. This reflects the Midwest 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 Cleveland can expect approximately $18,955 gross monthly revenue and around $12,321 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Cleveland 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.

Cleveland is located in the Midwest freight region with key industries including steel & metals, healthcare, automotive parts. Access to I-90, I-71, I-77 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Cleveland include I-90, I-71, I-77, I-480, I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), OH-2. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.