Michigan
Freight Shipping in Michigan
Detroit faces Windsor, Ontario, across the Detroit River at the single busiest Canada–US border crossing, the Ambassador Bridge.
Main Corridors
Highways carrying Michigan freight
I-94, I-75, I-96
Cities
Freight shipping by city in Michigan
Facts
Michigan freight: what to know
- Michigan law sets a gross vehicle weight limit of 80,000 pounds for vehicles on interstate or designated highways. Source: Michigan Legislature: MCL 257.722, checked November 11, 2026.
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge’s own site says all specialized loads need a permit and must call 24 hours in advance of crossing. Source: Gordie Howe International Bridge, checked November 11, 2026.
- Transport Canada’s data lists the Windsor-Ambassador Bridge, which links to Detroit, at 2.64 million two-way truck movements in 2024, 24.7 percent of all truck crossings at the Canada–US border. Source: Transport Canada: Busiest Border Crossings for Trucks, checked November 13, 2026.
FAQ
Michigan freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Michigan?
Freight through Michigan moves primarily via I-94, I-75, I-96.
What kind of freight moves through Michigan?
Detroit faces Windsor, Ontario, across the Detroit River at the single busiest Canada–US border crossing, the Ambassador Bridge.