Indianapolis, IN
Freight Shipping in Indianapolis
Indianapolis sits in a state with more pass-through highways than any other, according to INDOT, where I-65, I-70 and I-69 carry freight.
Corridors
Highways carrying Indianapolis freight
I-65, I-70, I-69
Facts
Indianapolis freight: what to know
- INDOT says Indiana is home to more pass-through highways than any other US state. Source: INDOT: Next Level Indiana, checked November 11, 2026.
- Indiana’s Department of Revenue says an oversize or overweight permit is needed before driving in Indiana a vehicle taller than 13 feet 6 inches, wider than 8 feet 6 inches, longer than 53 feet (semi-tractor-semi-trailer combination) or over 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, subject to axle weights. Source: Indiana DOR: Oversize/Overweight Permits, checked November 13, 2026.
- Indiana’s Department of Revenue says an overweight divisible load can use an Overweight Commodity Permit only if its gross vehicle weight is not more than 120,000 pounds. Source: Indiana DOR: Oversize/Overweight Permits, checked November 13, 2026.
FAQ
Indianapolis freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Indianapolis?
Freight through Indianapolis moves primarily via I-65, I-70, I-69.
What kind of freight moves through Indianapolis?
Indianapolis sits in a state with more pass-through highways than any other, according to INDOT, where I-65, I-70 and I-69 carry freight.