Intermodal Trucking in New Orleans, LA

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

$2.19

Rate / Mile

$18,615

Est. Gross / Month

$12,100

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 New Orleans

Dallas TX → Houston TX

San Antonio TX → Laredo TX

Oklahoma City OK → Little Rock AR

Houston TX → New Orleans LA

Why New Orleans for Intermodal

Key Industries

Oil & gas offshore
Petrochemical
Port logistics
Food & beverage
Tourism logistics

Key Highways

I-10I-12I-55I-59I-310US-90

Top Shippers

Entergy
PBF Energy
Freeport-McMoRan
Folgers (J.M. Smucker)

Distribution Centers Near New Orleans

Amazon MSY1 (Slidell)

Folgers Coffee Plant (New Orleans)

Chalmette Refining (PBF Energy)

Avondale Global Gateway (Avondale)

Port of New Orleans Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal

Entergy Louisiana (multiple)

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Intermodal Trucking in New Orleans — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in New Orleans is $2.19 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 New Orleans can expect approximately $18,615 gross monthly revenue and around $12,100 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the New Orleans 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.

New Orleans is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including oil & gas offshore, petrochemical, port logistics. Access to I-10, I-12, I-55 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in New Orleans include I-10, I-12, I-55, I-59, I-310, US-90. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.