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Intermodal Trucking in Santa Rosa, CA

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

$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 Rosa

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

Why Santa Rosa for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Wine & viticulture
  • Technology (Keysight)
  • Food manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Tourism

Key Highways

US-101CA-12 (to Sonoma/Napa)CA-116 (Gravenstein Highway)Mendocino AvenueFarmers Lane

Top Shippers

  • Keysight Technologies
  • Medtronic (nearby Petaluma)
  • Exchange Bank
  • Amy's Kitchen (nearby Petaluma)

Distribution Centers Near Santa Rosa

Keysight Technologies distribution
Wine country logistics warehouses
Sysco NorCal distribution (nearby)

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Intermodal Trucking in Santa Rosa — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Santa Rosa 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 Rosa 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 Rosa 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 Rosa is located in the West Coast freight region with key industries including wine & viticulture, technology (keysight), food manufacturing. Access to US-101, CA-12 (to Sonoma/Napa), CA-116 (Gravenstein Highway) provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Santa Rosa include US-101, CA-12 (to Sonoma/Napa), CA-116 (Gravenstein Highway), Mendocino Avenue, Farmers Lane. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.

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