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Intermodal Trucking in Santa Ana, CA

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

$2.44

Rate / Mile

$20,740

Est. Gross / Month

$13,481

Est. Net / Month

West Coast

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 West Coast

West Coast dry van rates are bolstered by port-driven import freight from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle-Tacoma. The sheer volume of containerized imports creates consistent outbound demand, especially eastbound loads. Rates tend to be higher than the national average due to operating costs and the imbalance between inbound (import) and outbound freight. California's regulatory environment adds compliance costs but also limits competition.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Santa Ana

1
Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ
2
Seattle WA → Portland OR
3
Oakland CA → Reno NV
4
Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA

Why Santa Ana for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Government services
  • Financial services
  • Food manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Auto parts distribution

Key Highways

I-5CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway)CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway)CA-57 (nearby)17th StreetFirst Street

Top Shippers

  • Behr Paint
  • First American Financial
  • Ingram Micro (nearby)
  • Mazda North America (nearby)

Distribution Centers Near Santa Ana

Behr Paint distribution
First American document center
Auto parts warehouses along Edinger Ave
Amazon delivery station (nearby)

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Intermodal Trucking in Santa Ana — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Santa Ana is $2.44 per loaded mile. This reflects the West Coast 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 Santa Ana can expect approximately $20,740 gross monthly revenue and around $13,481 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Santa Ana market include: Los Angeles CA → Phoenix AZ, Seattle WA → Portland OR, Oakland CA → Reno NV, Fresno CA → Los Angeles CA. These lanes reflect the West Coast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Santa Ana is located in the West Coast freight region with key industries including government services, financial services, food manufacturing. Access to I-5, CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway), CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway) provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Santa Ana include I-5, CA-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway), CA-22 (Garden Grove Freeway), CA-57 (nearby), 17th Street, First Street. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.

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