Founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers, Columbus would go on to become the capital of Ohio and the state’s most populous city. In 1850 the first railroad was built in Columbus, and by 1875 eight railroads served the city, leading to rapid growth. With the railroads came industry and manufacturing, fueled by the city’s growing population of workers arriving to obtain jobs in the steel mills and horse-drawn buggy factories Columbus would become know for at the time. From 1950 onward, fueled by a postwar boom in population and prosperity, Columbus has steadily grown into a thriving metropolis with a diverse economy. Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the U.S, contributes significantly to the city’s job market and infrastructure, as well as its cultural identity. Other industries prevalent in Columbus include insurance, banking, fashion, defense, aviation, logistics, and technology. John Glen International Airport and its counterpart, Rickenbacker International Airport, handle a large portion of the freight coming into and out of the area. Rickenbacker Airport’s cargo facility is directly connected to the Norfolk Southern Railroad Intermodal Terminal, which handles 250,000 intermodal containers annually and provides access to the deep water port in Norfolk, Virginia, as well as improved access to rail hubs in the Chicago area.  Columbus is also bisected by two major interstate highways, the I-70 running east/west and the I-71 running north/southwest, providing easy access for motorized freight arriving and departing the city’s metropolitan area. A centralized location, thriving economy, and rising population make Columbus well equipped to fulfill any shipping needs at a low cost. 


Columbus Average Shipping Rates

Average LTL Rate Per LB
$0.26
Miami
$0.23
Boston
$0.13
Atlanta
$0.06
Chicago
$0.22
Houston
$0.26
Phoenix
$0.34
Seattle
$0.31
Las Vegas
$0.16
Kansas City
$0.27
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Market Capacity

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Very Tight Capacity

Market Capacity represents the balance between the number of shipments from a given market and the available trucks in that market. Tight Capacity signifies more shipments than available trucks, and indicates a higher chance of late shipments or cancellations. Loose Capacity signifies that there are more available trucks than current shipments in that market, indicating a greater likelihood of on time shipments and no cancellations.

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Columbus' Terminals

Below is the contact information and terminal location of the local freight shipping providers. Rather than being redirected from a generic national support line, the contact information provided includes specific location-based office numbers, so that you are able to get in touch directly with the appropriate local office to answer questions about your shipments.

Saia

1717 Krieger Street
Columbus OH, 43228
(614) 870-8778

ARCBest

1720 JOYCE AVE
Columbus OH, 43219
(614) 294-3537

UPS Freight

3400 REFUGEE RD
Columbus OH, 43232
(800)333-7400

Forward Air

6800 PORT ROAD
GROVEPORT OH, 43125
614-497-4622

YRC Freight

5400 FISHER RD
Columbus OH, 43228
800-610-6500

R+L Carriers

600 Gillam Road, PO Box 271
Wilmington OH, 45177
614-871-3813

Roadrunner Freight

2040 Williams Rd
Columbus OH, 43207
(855) 432-7706

Dayton Freight Lines

1406 BLATT BLVD.
GAHANNA OH, 43230
614-860-1080

Estes Express Lines

1009 Frank Road
Columbus OH, 43223
(614) 275-6000

FedEx Freight

10 Commerce Parkway
West Jefferson OH, 43162
800-344-6448

Central Freight Lines

300 Cardinal Dr
MARENGO OH, 43334
800-782-5036

Old Dominion Freight Line

2885 ALUM CREEK DRIVE
Columbus OH, 43207
(614) 491-3903

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