Intermodal Trucking in Portland, ME
Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Portland.
$2.43
Rate / Mile
$20,655
Est. Gross / Month
$13,426
Est. Net / Month
Northeast
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 Northeast
The Northeast dry van market benefits from high-density consumer demand along the I-95 corridor. Port-driven import freight from Newark and Baltimore keeps capacity tight, especially during peak retail seasons. Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and I-95 cut into margins, but shorter average haul distances mean more loads per week. Owner-operators who master the congestion patterns and delivery windows can consistently outperform national averages.
Top Intermodal Lanes from Portland
Why Portland for Intermodal
Key Industries
- Technology (Intel, semiconductor)
- Athletic footwear & apparel (Nike, Adidas, Columbia)
- Forest products & lumber
- Craft brewing & food processing
- Port operations
Key Highways
Top Shippers
- Bath Iron Works
- SAPPI (paper)
- Hannaford Distribution
- Lobster co-ops
Distribution Centers Near Portland
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