Intermodal Trucking in Norfolk, NE

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

$2.24

Rate / Mile

$19,040

Est. Gross / Month

$12,376

Est. Net / Month

Midwest

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 Midwest

The Midwest is the crossroads of American freight, with Chicago serving as the undisputed hub. I-80, I-90, and I-70 carry enormous dry van volume connecting coasts. Automotive parts, consumer goods, and agricultural products make up the bulk of loads. Competition is fierce but volume is massive. Carriers based near Chicago, Indianapolis, or Columbus benefit from exceptional load availability in virtually every direction.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Norfolk

Chicago IL → Detroit MI

Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH

Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO → Nashville TN

Why Norfolk for Intermodal

Key Industries

Port operations (Virginia Port Authority)
Military & Naval operations (Naval Station Norfolk)
Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls Newport News)
Coal export
Distribution & logistics

Key Highways

I-64I-264I-564 (Naval base access)US-13 (Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel)US-58US-460

Top Shippers

Werner Enterprises HQ (Omaha)
ConAgra
Tyson Foods
UP Railroad

Distribution Centers Near Norfolk

Amazon ORF2 (Suffolk)

NIT (Norfolk International Terminals)

VIG (Virginia Inland Port, Front Royal)

Dollar Tree HQ & DC (Chesapeake)

QVC Distribution (Suffolk)

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Intermodal Trucking in Norfolk — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Norfolk is $2.24 per loaded mile. This reflects the Midwest 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 Norfolk can expect approximately $19,040 gross monthly revenue and around $12,376 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top intermodal lanes from the Norfolk market include: Chicago IL → Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN → Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN → Kansas City MO, St. Louis MO → Nashville TN. These lanes reflect the Midwest freight patterns and may vary by season.

Norfolk is located in the Midwest freight region with key industries including port operations (virginia port authority), military & naval operations (naval station norfolk), shipbuilding (huntington ingalls newport news). Access to I-64, I-264, I-564 (Naval base access) provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.

Key highways for intermodal freight in Norfolk include I-64, I-264, I-564 (Naval base access), US-13 (Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel), US-58, US-460. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Midwest region.