Youngstown, OH
Freight hub guide — rates, shippers, parking, and opportunities for owner-operators in Youngstown.
Regional hub
Population
Fair
Truck Parking
Midwest
Region
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment Type | Rate / Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.42 |
| Reefer | $2.78 |
| Flatbed | $3.00 |
Rates by Equipment Type
Key Highways
I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)I-76I-680OH-11US-422
Top Industries
EV battery manufacturing
Retail distribution
Steel & metals
Healthcare
Major Distribution Centers
TJX HomeGoods DC Lordstown
Amazon YNG1 Youngstown
Dollar General DC Bessemer PA (nearby)
Top Shippers
U
Ultium Cells (GM/LG)T
TJX HomeGoodsV
V&M Star SteelD
Delphi TechnologiesNearby Ports
Nearest major port accessible via I-80 (Ohio Turnpike)
Truck Stops
Pilot Travel Center (I-80 Exit 218 Hubbard)
Love's Travel Stop (I-80 Exit 209 Lordstown)
TA Girard (I-80 Exit 226)
Challenges
- Population decline has reduced some local freight demand.
- Winter snow and ice on I-80 near PA border is severe.
- Economic transition means some industrial areas are abandoned with poor road conditions.
Opportunities
- Central location provides access to loads heading in every direction
- Massive intermodal and rail hub infrastructure in Chicago area
- Strong agricultural freight during harvest season
- Lower cost of living and operating costs improve net margins
Seasonal Freight Patterns
Harvest season (August-November) generates enormous grain and produce volume. Holiday retail peaks September through December. Winter weather (November-March) causes delays but also rate spikes. Spring flooding can disrupt river-adjacent routes.
Trucking in Youngstown — FAQ
Average rates per mile out of Youngstown: Dry Van $2.42, Reefer $2.78, Flatbed $3.00. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.
Truck parking in Youngstown is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (I-80 Exit 218 Hubbard), Love's Travel Stop (I-80 Exit 209 Lordstown), TA Girard (I-80 Exit 226). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.
Top shippers operating in the Youngstown freight market include Ultium Cells (GM/LG), TJX HomeGoods, V&M Star Steel, Delphi Technologies. Key industries driving freight demand are ev battery manufacturing, retail distribution, steel & metals.
The biggest challenges for truckers in Youngstown include: Population decline has reduced some local freight demand.; Winter snow and ice on I-80 near PA border is severe.; Economic transition means some industrial areas are abandoned with poor road conditions.. However, opportunities include central location provides access to loads heading in every direction.