How Drayage Carriers Make Money at $2.50/Mile (Real Numbers)

 In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we sit down with Sergio Manzo from Severo Trucking LLC to break down the real numbers behind running a small intermodal fleet in Chicago. From cost per mile to monthly insurance, fuel strategy, LoadMatch sourcing, and how to survive your first two years with your own authority, this interview gives small carriers a clear look at what it takes to stay profitable in drayage in 2025. Perfect for new authorities, intermodal operators, and anyone trying to grow a fleet the right way.

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