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 South Central Illinois is a natural for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities. Centrally located in the U.S., with Interstates 57, 64 and 70 and highways 50 and 51 the region provides easy access to most of the major markets throughout the nation. Blessed with a quality transportation infrastructure, the South Central Illinois region is a cost-effective location for producing, storing and distributing products regionally, nationally and internationally. Chicago, IL and Memphis, TN are just 3-4 hours away, while the St. Louis, MO lies just minutes to the west and Indianapolis, IN is approximately 2-3 hours to the east. Commercial Air service is available at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and Indianapolis International Airport and at the convenient regional location of the MidAmerica Airport. The modern MidAmerica Airport's strategic, mid-continent location is within a 300-mile radius of Chicago, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville! There are 2.5 million people within a 60-mile radius of the MidAmerican Airport and 38.6 million people within the 300-mile radius. This modern airport infrastructure offers a full line of cargo operations in addition to commercial air service. Centralia, Salem and Greenville also have airports with excellent capacity for smaller aircraft. Seven major railroads also pass through the region at various points. Reaching customers by road, rail or air is a snap. Ship goods anywhere, anytime from South Central Illinois.
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Burlington Northern
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RAILROADS
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CSX Railroad.
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Amtrak
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Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
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Baltimore and Ohio
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Canadian National IC
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Union Pacific Railroad
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Lambert – St. Louis International Airport – minutes away
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AIRPORTS
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Evansville Regional Airport - 1-2 hours away
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Indianapolis International Airport – 2-3 hours away
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Several Local Airports |
Mid-America Regional Airport – minutes away
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TRUCKING FIRMS
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Albers
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Luchtefeld Trucking
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| Alma |
Diss Trucking |
| Beckemeyer |
Holthaus Truck Service
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| Breese |
Decker Transport
Jansen Truck Service
John Collins Trucking
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| Brownstown |
MK Hansen Trucking
Steve Lach Transportation
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| Carlyle |
Beckmann Distribution
Beelman Trucking
DJ Dispatch
Krebs Trucking
Perry Stanfa Trucking, Inc.
Schomaker Trucking
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| Centralia |
Finckbone Trucking
Tracy Trucking Company
VanZandt Trucking, Inc.
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Greenville
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CT Trucking
Waynewright Trucking Company
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| Hoffman |
Showalter Distribution |
| Hoyleton |
R&B Schnitker Trucking LLC |
| Iuka |
Mickey Crippen Trucking |
| Keyesport |
G&E Trucking Service
Rusler Transport Service
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Nashville
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Moeller Brothers, Inc.
NOTS Trucking & Logistics
Ryterski Trucking Service, Inc.
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| Okawville |
Obermeier Truck Service |
| Patoka |
Cain Trucking
Tune Trucking, Inc.
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| Pocahontas |
Potts Trucking, Inc. |
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Salem
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Con-Way Consolidated Freightways
Henderson Trucking Company
Meador Boys Express
TLC Auto Transport
Yellow Freight
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Vandalia
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Dunn Trucking
K&D Carriers, LLC
Waggoners Trucking
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TRANSPORTING GOODS
Located in the industrial and geographic heart of the nation, South Central Illinois companies are able to ship and receive finished goods, semi-finished products or resources without high transport fees and expenses or costly delays.
Transport Goods to or from
Major Points in the United States
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City
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Days by
Motor
Freight
(Truckload)
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Days by
Railroad
(Carload)
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Atlanta
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1
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3
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Birmingham
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1
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2
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Chicago
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1
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1
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Cleveland
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1
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4
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Des Moines
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1
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5
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Detroit
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1
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3
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Houston
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2
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5
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Kansas City
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1
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1
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Los Angeles
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3
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5
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Milwaukee
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1
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2
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Minneapolis
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1
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3
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New Orleans
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1
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2
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New York
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3
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5
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Omaha
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1
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4
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St. Louis
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1
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1
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