Top 5 States for Expedited Freight in 2025 (and Which to Avoid!)

Some states are booming with freight. Others? Not so much. Here’s where the money’s flowing in the cargo van and box truck game this year.Top States:

1. Texas: Huge intra-state freight volume.
2. Ohio: Industrial shipping hub with consistent van loads.
3. Florida: Massive consumer markets + port work.
4. Illinois: Great for box trucks near Chicago.
5. Georgia: Strong regional lanes and Amazon facilities.

Avoid: Nevada, Maine, North Dakota – unless you already have direct contracts.