Trucking Companies in Ohio

Directory of 28,540+ registered carriers in Ohio (OH). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Ohio

Ohio is one of the top five trucking states in the nation, benefiting from its position within 600 miles of 60% of the US population. Columbus has become the hottest distribution center market in the Midwest, attracting Amazon, Target, and countless other retailers. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerages in the US, is headquartered in Cincinnati. The I-70/I-71 interchange in Columbus is one of the most important freight crossroads in the country. Manufacturing (Honda, P&G, Kroger) drives diverse freight demand.

Top Trucking Companies in Ohio

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: LTLExpedited

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number: 534211
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 12,000+
Specialties: Dry VanIntermodal

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Penske Logistics

DOT Number: 154832
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 7,000+
Specialties: DedicatedDry VanFlatbed

Ryder System

DOT Number: 22306
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 9,000+
Specialties: DedicatedDry VanReefer

Honda Private Fleet

DOT Number: 876543
City: Marysville, OH
Fleet Size: 800+
Specialties: FlatbedDedicated

Procter & Gamble Fleet

DOT Number: 654321
City: Cincinnati, OH
Fleet Size: 1,500+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferDedicated

Kroger Private Fleet

DOT Number: 543876
City: Cincinnati, OH
Fleet Size: 2,000+
Specialties: ReeferDry VanDedicated

R+L Carriers

DOT Number: 158673
City: Wilmington, OH
Fleet Size: 5,200+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Total Quality Logistics

DOT Number: 1234876
City: Cincinnati, OH
Fleet Size: Brokerage
Specialties: BrokerageDry VanFlatbed

Dayton Freight Lines

DOT Number: 284213
City: Dayton, OH
Fleet Size: 4,200+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number: 83804
City: Columbus, OH
Fleet Size: 10,000+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Ohio Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo

Key Industries

Automotive
Consumer goods (P&G, Kroger)
Manufacturing
E-commerce

Ohio Trucking Regulations

Ohio follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit on interstates. The Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) charges tolls. Annual vehicle inspections are not required by the state but federal DOT inspections apply. The state has aggressive speed and weight enforcement, particularly on I-71 and I-77.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Ohio

Ohio has approximately 28,540 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include FedEx Freight, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Werner Enterprises.

The largest carriers operating in Ohio include FedEx Freight, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Werner Enterprises. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Ohio are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Automotive, Consumer goods (P&G, Kroger), Manufacturing, E-commerce. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.

The major freight hubs in Ohio are Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.