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Intermodal Trucking in Colorado Springs, CO

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

$2.20

Rate / Mile

$18,700

Est. Gross / Month

$12,155

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

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 Mountain West

Mountain West dry van operations face unique challenges from long distances between freight hubs and high deadhead percentages. Denver and Salt Lake City are the primary load origins, with Phoenix adding significant volume in the south. Carriers who can secure round-trip freight between these hubs perform well, but one-way loads into rural areas often require repositioning. The I-70 and I-80 corridors are critical arteries.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Colorado Springs

1
Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT
2
Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM
3
Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT
4
Las Vegas NV → Denver CO

Why Colorado Springs for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Military and defense
  • Technology and cybersecurity
  • Tourism
  • Healthcare

Key Highways

I-25US-24US-85/87SH-21 (Powers Blvd)SH-115

Top Shippers

  • US Military (Fort Carson)
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Amazon
  • L3Harris Technologies

Distribution Centers Near Colorado Springs

Amazon COS2 fulfillment center
FedEx Ground hub
Walmart Neighborhood Market DC

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Intermodal Trucking in Colorado Springs — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Colorado Springs is $2.20 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West 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 Colorado Springs can expect approximately $18,700 gross monthly revenue and around $12,155 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Colorado Springs market include: Denver CO → Salt Lake City UT, Phoenix AZ → Albuquerque NM, Boise ID → Salt Lake City UT, Las Vegas NV → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.
Colorado Springs is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including military and defense, technology and cybersecurity, tourism. Access to I-25, US-24, US-85/87 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Colorado Springs include I-25, US-24, US-85/87, SH-21 (Powers Blvd), SH-115. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.

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