Regional dry van trucking within 300 miles of Columbus, Ohio.
Express Lines provides reliable dry van freight coverage across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. Our regional model means faster response, driver familiarity with local routes and facilities, and better protection for every shipment.
Why Express Lines focuses on regional freight.
At Express Lines, we built our operation around a clear and practical strategy: serving customers within approximately 300 miles of Columbus, Ohio. This regional model allows us to provide reliable service, faster response times, and better protection for every shipment.
Reliable recovery when plans change
By keeping our trucks within a manageable service area, we are better prepared when unexpected problems occur. If a truck breaks down and cannot be repaired by roadside service, we can send another driver or truck to recover the freight. This gives us a much better chance of completing the delivery on time and minimizing disruption for our customer.
Drivers who know the region
Our drivers are experienced regional professionals who are familiar with local highways, industrial areas, customer facilities, and truck-accessible roads throughout Ohio and the surrounding states. Many of our drivers are settled in the area and prefer regional work, which helps us maintain a dependable and experienced driving team.
Secured lot in London, Ohio
We operate a secure truck and trailer lot in London, Ohio. When freight must remain loaded overnight or over a weekend, our customers can have confidence that their shipment is stored in a secured location rather than left unattended at a truck stop.
Drop-and-hook flexibility
Express Lines maintains additional trailer capacity, allowing us to support drop-and-hook operations, temporarily store loaded trailers, and hold freight when delivery appointments are delayed or rescheduled. This flexibility helps keep our customers' operations moving even when schedules change.
Direct, personal service
Being a smaller carrier allows us to respond quickly and provide direct, personalized service. When something does not go according to plan, our customers are not left searching for answers. We stay involved, communicate directly, and work to find a solution.
Focused resources, reliable coverage
Our regional network is not a limitation — it is the foundation of our service. By concentrating our equipment, drivers, and resources within a 300-mile radius of Columbus, we can provide the reliable freight coverage, recovery support, secure storage, and operational flexibility our customers depend on.
What our regional dry van service includes.
53-foot dry van equipment
Full truckload and partial capacity for general freight, manufactured goods, packaging, building materials and industrial products. No hazardous materials.
300-mile operating radius
Centered on Columbus, Ohio — covering all of Ohio plus Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. Short-haul and regional lanes with predictable transit times.
Drop-and-hook support
Pre-loaded trailer drops at your facility. Power-only moves of customer-owned trailers. Temporary trailer storage at our secured London, Ohio lot.
Motive tracking visibility
Real-time location tracking through the Motive platform. Dispatch can communicate shipment status and ETA updates directly — no call center, no runaround.
"Our regional network is not a limitation. It is the foundation of our service. By concentrating our equipment, drivers, and resources within a 300-mile radius of Columbus, we can provide the reliable freight coverage, recovery support, secure storage, and operational flexibility our customers depend on."
Common questions about our regional dry van service.
What area do you cover?
We operate within approximately 300 miles of Columbus, Ohio. Our regular lanes cover all of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania.
What equipment do you run?
53-foot dry vans for general freight. We also provide power-only service for customer-owned trailers, drop-and-hook support, and temporary trailer storage.
What if a truck breaks down mid-shipment?
Because we operate within a 300-mile radius, we can dispatch another driver or truck to recover the freight quickly. Most breakdowns are resolved with minimal disruption to delivery schedules.
Do you store loaded trailers overnight?
Yes. We have a secure truck and trailer lot in London, Ohio where loaded trailers can be stored overnight or over a weekend — not left unattended at a truck stop.
How quickly can you cover a load?
As a smaller, regional carrier, we respond quickly. Call dispatch at (614) 602-5178 and we'll give you an honest answer about our availability — usually within the hour.
Do you handle expedited or time-critical freight?
Yes. Our regional positioning and driver availability make us well-suited for urgent, rescheduled and time-sensitive shipments. Contact dispatch to discuss your timeline.
Need reliable regional dry van capacity?
Send the lane, timing and equipment requirements. We'll give you a fast, honest answer about whether we can cover it — no commitment, no runaround.