Freight Shipping from Toledo to Memphis
Ship freight from Toledo, OH to Memphis, TN with FMCSA-verified carriers. FTL from $1,595-$1,966, LTL from $608-$1,031. No hidden fees, no re-bills.
Distance
742 mi
Drive Time
13 hrs
FTL Rate Est.
$1,595-$1,966
LTL Rate Est.
$608-$1,031
Industrial Freight Lane
Toledo → Memphis Lane Market Snapshot
Active Carriers
138–156
running this lane
Weekly Loads
83–102
typical volume
Rate / Mile
$2.16–$2.67
dry van spot
Backhaul Score
72/100
Strong
Steady carrier availability year-round. Expect stable pricing with 5-8% swings during seasonal peaks.
Toll Estimate
$14–$23 one-way passing through OH, TN, KY, VA, IN, IL, MO, NC. 1 typical fuel stop along the corridor.
Book For Best Rates
Best pickup days: Tue, Wed, Thu. Avoid: Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM. Mid-week pickups on this lane typically price 6-11% below weekend-adjacent bookings.
Toledo to Memphis Freight Corridor
Toledo is America's Glass City — Owens Corning, O-I Glass, and Pilkington all operate major facilities here, creating a unique concentration of glass and fiberglass freight. The Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex builds every Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator sold worldwide, generating dedicated car-haul lanes to every region. First Solar's headquarters and manufacturing campus makes Toledo a growing hub for renewable energy equipment freight.
Memphis is America's logistics capital, defined by FedEx's global SuperHub at Memphis International Airport — the world's busiest cargo airport. Every FedEx Express package in the Western Hemisphere passes through this facility, creating a 24/7 ground freight ecosystem of pickups, deliveries, and linehaul moves that sustains thousands of carriers. The Mississippi River port adds barge freight, and the city's five Class I railroad connections make it the most rail-served city in the nation.
The Toledo-to-Memphis corridor spans 742 miles via I-75, I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike), I-40, I-55. This lane connects automotive manufacturing and glass production freight from the Toledo market to logistics & distribution (fedex) and medical devices demand in Memphis. Carriers running this route regularly maintain competitive rates through strong backhaul availability in both directions.
What Ships from Toledo
Toledo's economy is driven by automotive manufacturing, glass production, solar energy, generating consistent outbound freight demand.
automotive glass
Jeep vehicles
solar panels (First Solar)
refined petroleum
auto parts
glass products
What Memphis Receives
Memphis's logistics & distribution (fedex), medical devices, agriculture sectors drive strong inbound freight demand from markets like Toledo.
e-commerce packages (FedEx)
consumer goods
raw cotton
steel & metals
petroleum products
agricultural inputs
Recommended Equipment
Based on the commodities moving between Toledo and Memphis, these equipment types best serve this corridor.
Dry Van (FTL)
Ideal for palletized consumer goods, electronics, packaged foods, and general merchandise. Enclosed protection from weather and theft.
$1,595-$1,966 estimated for this lane
Flatbed
Best for steel, lumber, machinery, building materials, and oversized loads that cannot be palletized or loaded through standard dock doors.
$2,115-$2,708 estimated for this lane
Tanker / Hazmat
Specialized equipment for liquid chemicals, petroleum products, and hazardous materials. Requires hazmat-endorsed drivers and placarding compliance.
$2,337-$3,154 estimated for this lane
LTL (Less Than Truckload)
Cost-effective for shipments under 10,000 lbs or fewer than 10 pallets. Shared trailer space with other shippers reduces cost for smaller loads.
$608-$1,031 estimated for this lane
Rate Estimates by Shipping Mode
Estimated rates for the Toledo to Memphis lane (742 miles). Actual rates depend on commodity, weight, season, and equipment.
| Mode | Rate Estimate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FTL (Full Truckload) | $1,595-$1,966 | 13 hrs |
| LTL (Less Than Truckload) | $608-$1,031 | 15-17 days |
| Expedited / Hot Shot | $2,412-$3,339 | 9 hrs |
| Intermodal (Rail + Truck) | $1,002-$1,373 | 16-18 days |
Major Shippers on This Corridor
Key freight generators in both Toledo and Memphis that drive volume on this lane.
Stellantis Toledo Assembly (Jeep)
First Solar (HQ)
Owens Corning (HQ)
FedEx (Global HQ & SuperHub)
Smith & Nephew
International Paper
Shipping Tips for Toledo to Memphis
Toledo Seasonal Advisory
Jeep production runs steadily year-round with brief shutdowns in July and December. Glass shipments peak in spring and summer during construction season. Port of Toledo grain exports surge August through November.
Memphis Seasonal Advisory
FedEx's holiday peak season (November-January) transforms Memphis into a frenzy of carrier demand. Cotton harvest (October-December) drives outbound agricultural volume. The Mississippi River's water levels affect barge operations — low water in late summer can shift freight to trucks, spiking rates.
Overnight Transit
This 742-mile route typically requires one overnight stop for a solo driver. Schedule pickup before noon for next-day delivery in most cases.
Book Early for Best Rates
Spot market rates fluctuate daily. Booking 3-5 days in advance typically saves 10-15% compared to same-day or next-day freight requests. For recurring shipments, ask about contract rates.
Logistics Infrastructure
How freight actually flows in and out of Toledo and Memphis — the warehouses, rail terminals, and highway spines that shape rates on this lane.
Origin
Toledo, OH
- Metro Population
- 650K metro
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.00-$2.35/mi
- Key Highways
- I-75, I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike), US-24
- Rail / Intermodal
- Norfolk Southern Toledo Intermodal; CSX Stanley Yard
- Port Access
- Port of Toledo (Great Lakes, 0 mi)
- Warehouse Districts
- Airport Highway/I-80 Corridor, Perrysburg/I-75 South, Oregon/Port District
“Toledo's position on I-75 between Detroit and Dayton makes it a natural relay point for automotive supply chains. Carriers running the I-75 corridor can often stack loads — picking up glass in Toledo, delivering to a Detroit assembly plant, then hauling finished vehicles southbound.”
Destination
Memphis, TN
- Metro Population
- 1.3M metro
- Avg Outbound Rate
- $2.00-$2.35/mi
- Key Highways
- I-40, I-55, I-240
- Rail / Intermodal
- BNSF Memphis Intermodal; Norfolk Southern Memphis Terminal; Union Pacific Memphis Yard
- Port Access
- Port of Memphis (Mississippi River, 0 mi)
- Warehouse Districts
- Memphis Airport/FedEx SuperHub, Olive Branch, MS/I-269, West Memphis, AR/I-40
“Memphis's FedEx effect means the city never sleeps logistically. Ground carriers who align their schedules with FedEx's overnight sort — picking up e-commerce freight in the evening and delivering before dawn — can access premium expedited rates that standard daytime carriers miss entirely.”
Return Loads from Memphis
Memphis generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Toledo is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate.
Top Backhaul Commodities from Memphis
Seasonal Rate Patterns
Oct-Dec (retail peak)
+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out
Jul (auto shutdown)
-8-12% available capacity, predictable
Mar-Oct (construction season)
+8-14% on flatbed
Toledo to Memphis Freight FAQs
How much does it cost to ship freight from Toledo to Memphis?
Full truckload (FTL) rates from Toledo, OH to Memphis, TN currently range $1,595-$1,966 (roughly $2.16-$2.67 per mile over 742 miles). LTL shipments typically cost $608-$1,031 depending on freight class, weight, and dimensions. Capacity is currently balanced on this corridor, so booking 3-5 days out locks in the best pricing. Request a custom quote for exact rates.
How long does freight take from Toledo to Memphis?
Standard FTL transit from Toledo to Memphis is approximately 13 hrs by truck over 742 miles, with 1 typical fuel stop along the corridor. LTL shipments add 2-4 business days due to terminal transfers. Expedited service with team drivers can reduce FTL transit by up to 40%. Intermodal rail-truck service via Norfolk Southern Toledo Intermodal to BNSF Memphis Intermodal takes 5-7 days but offers significant cost savings.
What equipment do I need for Toledo to Memphis freight?
Equipment choice depends on your commodity. Toledo commonly ships automotive glass, Jeep vehicles, solar panels (First Solar), which typically moves in standard dry van trailers. Memphis commonly receives e-commerce packages (FedEx), consumer goods, raw cotton. Our team matches you with the right equipment type for your specific freight.
Is there good backhaul from Memphis to Toledo?
Strong backhaul (scored 72/100 based on Memphis's outbound commodity mix). Memphis generates consistent outbound volume. Backhaul to Toledo is generally available within 2-3 days at 65-78% of forward rate. Memphis's top outbound commodities — e-commerce packages (FedEx), medical devices, cotton — are the most common return-load categories carriers target.
What commodities move from Toledo to Memphis?
The Toledo-to-Memphis corridor handles a diverse freight mix — freight brokers often call this the Industrial Freight Lane. Toledo's top outbound commodities include automotive glass, Jeep vehicles, solar panels (First Solar), refined petroleum, auto parts, glass products. Memphis's primary inbound freight includes e-commerce packages (FedEx), consumer goods, raw cotton, steel & metals, petroleum products, agricultural inputs. Industries driving this lane include automotive manufacturing and glass production from Toledo and logistics & distribution (FedEx) and medical devices in Memphis.
When are rates highest on the Toledo to Memphis lane?
This lane's rate cycle is tied to automotive manufacturing and glass production cycles. Key periods: Oct-Dec (retail peak) (+15-22% on dry van, book 2+ weeks out); Jul (auto shutdown) (-8-12% available capacity, predictable); Mar-Oct (construction season) (+8-14% on flatbed). For the lowest spot rates, ship mid-week (Tue, Wed, Thu) and avoid Sun, Fri PM, Mon AM pickups when possible.
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