Intermodal Trucking in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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

$2.20

Rate / Mile

$18,700

Est. Gross / Month

$12,155

Est. Net / Month

South Central

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 South Central

The South Central dry van market is anchored by Texas, the nation's largest freight-generating state. Dallas-Fort Worth's massive distribution infrastructure, Houston's port and petrochemical complex, and cross-border freight through Laredo create a freight-rich environment. The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Dallas is one of the highest-volume lanes in the country. Year-round operating conditions and growing population fuel consistent demand.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why Dallas-Fort Worth for Intermodal

Key Industries

Technology
Aerospace & defense
Consumer goods distribution
Oil & gas equipment
Food distribution

Key Highways

I-35EI-35WI-30I-20I-45I-635US-75

Top Shippers

AT&T
Texas Instruments
Lockheed Martin
Frito-Lay

Distribution Centers Near Dallas-Fort Worth

Amazon DFW7 (Dallas)

Amazon FTW6 (Fort Worth)

Walmart Distribution Center (Midlothian)

Procter & Gamble (Dallas)

FedEx Ground Hub (Fort Worth)

UPS Dallas Hub (Mesquite)

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Intermodal Trucking in Dallas-Fort Worth — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Dallas-Fort Worth is $2.20 per loaded mile. This reflects the South Central 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth market include: Dallas TX → Houston TX, San Antonio TX → Laredo TX, Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR, Houston TX → New Orleans LA. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Dallas-Fort Worth is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including technology, aerospace & defense, consumer goods distribution. Access to I-35E, I-35W, I-30 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Dallas-Fort Worth include I-35E, I-35W, I-30, I-20, I-45, I-635, US-75. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.