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Just like anywhere else in the country, truck driving is vital to the economy and progression of the Midwest region. Major industries and businesses in large cities such as Detroit and Chicago rely extensively on the trucking industry to distribute goods and merchandise throughout the region and the rest of the country.

The Midwest region of the U.S. is made up of the north central states which include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.


Chicago, Illinois - The largest city in the Midwest, Chicago has a population of nearly 3 million people and has the third largest economy in the nation. The top industry is finance, with a number of brokerages and insurance companies located in the Windy City. Other industries include printing and publishing and food processing.

Detroit, Michigan - With a population of nearly 1 million people, Detroit is home to major companies in the auto industry, including General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler.

Indianapolis, Indiana - The fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States, Indianapolis is home to more than 700,000 people and known as "The Amateur Sports Capital of the World."

Columbus, Ohio - The city with a population of 711,000 people has a diverse economy based on education, retail, and healthcare.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - With just over 600,000 residents, the capital city of Wisconsin is home to numerous financial service firms, printing and publishing companies, and Miller Brewing Company, the second largest beer maker in the United States.


Interstate 35 runs through Missouri, Iowa, and ends in Duluth, Minnesota near the northern shore of Lake Superior.

Interstate 74 travels from east to west and crosses through Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

Interstate 80 runs just south of I-74, through the same states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

Interstate 94 runs east and west right through the very northern Midwest states of Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.