Making Profit With Intermodal Freight: What Small Fleets Need to Understand

Intermodal freight continues to be one of the most misunderstood opportunities in trucking. In a recent conversation on This Week in Trucking, I had the opportunity to break down what profitability actually looks like for small fleets operating in intermodal lanes—and why the numbers often spark debate. The reality is that profit is not just about mileage. It’s about structure, planning, and understanding the full business model behind the freight.