Intermodal Trucking in Denver, CO
Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Denver.
$2.40
Rate / Mile
$20,400
Est. Gross / Month
$13,260
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 Denver
Why Denver for Intermodal
Key Industries
- Beer & beverage
- Aerospace & defense
- Technology
- Natural gas & energy
- Outdoor recreation
Key Highways
Top Shippers
- Molson Coors
- Lockheed Martin (Littleton)
- Ball Corporation
- Arrow Electronics
Distribution Centers Near Denver
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