Washington
trucking
From our yard in Joliet, Illinois, Seattle is about 2,030 road miles away, roughly 5 days for a solo driver. We haul flatbed, Conestoga and dry van freight into and out of Washington, mostly on I-5, I-90 and I-82.
- Main lane
- Joliet, IL → Seattle, WA
- Distance
- About 2,030 miles
- Transit, solo driver
- 5 days
- Capital
- Olympia
- Interstates
- I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405
- Major freight cities
- Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Kent
- Freight gateways
- Northwest Seaport Alliance (Seattle and Tacoma), Kent Valley warehouses
- Region
- West Coast
Distances are estimated road miles from Joliet. Transit assumes one driver covering about 500 miles a day.
What Washington ships, and the trailer for it
- Aerospace parts53′ Conestoga
- Import containers53′ Dry Van
- Lumber53′ Flatbed
- Produce53′ Dry Van
Driving jobs for Washington residents
We hire CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators, and drivers who live in Washington can apply. Home time and where you start your week are agreed before your first load.
- Flatbed, Conestoga and dry van seats
- Company driver and owner-operator positions
- Dispatch that answers 24/7
- Washington does not tax wages
Good to know in Washington
- Mountain passes such as Snoqualmie on I-90 have winter chain requirements for trucks.
Washington questions
Something else? Call dispatch at +1 (312) 350-2554.
How long does a truckload take from Joliet, IL to Seattle, WA?
Seattle is about 2,030 road miles from our yard in Joliet. With one driver under federal hours-of-service rules, plan on 5 days of driving. Dispatch confirms the delivery date with your rate.
Which trailers do you run in Washington?
We run 53′ flatbed, Conestoga and dry van trailers into and out of Washington. For the freight Washington ships most, such as aerospace parts, import containers and lumber, shippers usually book a 53′ conestoga, 53′ dry van and 53′ flatbed.
Do you hire truck drivers who live in Washington?
Yes. We hire CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators, and drivers living in Washington can apply. Home time and where you start your week are agreed before your first load. Washington does not tax wages, which matters to drivers comparing take-home pay.
Is there anything special about trucking in Washington?
Mountain passes such as Snoqualmie on I-90 have winter chain requirements for trucks.