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Intermodal Trucking in Elizabethtown, KY

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

$2.02

Rate / Mile

$17,170

Est. Gross / Month

$11,161

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

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 Southeast

The Southeast is one of the nation's strongest dry van markets, fueled by Atlanta's role as a distribution hub and Florida's massive consumer base. Savannah and Charleston ports generate steady import freight, while automotive manufacturing in Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina adds reliable contract lanes. Deadhead rates are generally favorable thanks to high freight density along the I-75 and I-85 corridors.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Elizabethtown

1
Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC
2
Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN
3
Savannah GA → Memphis TN
4
Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Elizabethtown for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Military logistics
  • Bourbon distilling
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Healthcare

Key Highways

I-65Western Kentucky ParkwayBluegrass ParkwayUS-31WUS-62

Top Shippers

  • Fort Knox military
  • Altec Industries
  • T. Marzetti Company
  • Kentucky bourbon distilleries

Distribution Centers Near Elizabethtown

Fort Knox supply depot
Walmart DC
Amazon delivery station

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Intermodal Trucking in Elizabethtown — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Elizabethtown is $2.02 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast 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 Elizabethtown can expect approximately $17,170 gross monthly revenue and around $11,161 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Elizabethtown market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Memphis TN, Miami FL → Atlanta GA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Elizabethtown is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including military logistics, bourbon distilling, manufacturing. Access to I-65, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Elizabethtown include I-65, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, US-31W, US-62. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.

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