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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Jobs in Indiana

Indiana punches above its weight in auto manufacturing, with Subaru's only U.S. plant in Lafayette, GM's Fort Wayne truck plant, Honda's Greensburg assembly, and Toyota's Princeton SUV plant. The state's central location on I-65, I-70, and I-74 makes it a natural parts distribution crossroads. Indiana's lower operating costs compared to Michigan attract supplier plants, creating a growing auto parts trucking ecosystem.

IN Industry Pay

$52,000 - $80,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+7% through 2028 (EV transition effect)

Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Indiana

Indiana punches above its weight in auto manufacturing, with Subaru's only U.S. plant in Lafayette, GM's Fort Wayne truck plant, Honda's Greensburg assembly, and Toyota's Princeton SUV plant. The state's central location on I-65, I-70, and I-74 makes it a natural parts distribution crossroads. Indiana's lower operating costs compared to Michigan attract supplier plants, creating a growing auto parts trucking ecosystem.

Top Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Employers in Indiana

1

Subaru of Indiana Automotive

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2

Penske Logistics

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3

Ryder System

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4

FedEx Freight (auto parts)

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5

Werner Enterprises (dedicated auto)

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Requirements for Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in IN

CDL-A required for all auto hauler and most parts delivery positions
Car hauler experience with multi-level trailer loading/unloading
Just-in-time delivery reliability (zero tolerance for late loads)
Clean driving record (hauling $500K+ in vehicles per load)
Ability to work rotating shifts matching factory production schedules

Equipment Used in Indiana

Multi-level car hauler trailersDry van (auto parts)Flatbed (steel/stampings)Specialized enclosed trailersHotshot trucks (expedited parts)Container chassis (port drayage for imports)

Trucking in Indiana

State CDL Avg

$49,000 - $74,000

Key Industries

Automotive manufacturing, Pharmaceutical distribution (Eli Lilly), Steel production (Gary/NW Indiana)

Major Cities

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary

Top Corridors

I-65 (Indianapolis to Chicago and Louisville), I-70 (Indianapolis to Columbus and St. Louis)

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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Indiana — FAQ

What auto manufacturers have plants in Indiana?

Subaru (Lafayette), GM (Fort Wayne — full-size trucks), Honda (Greensburg), Toyota (Princeton — Highlander/Grand Highlander), and Stellantis (Kokomo — transmissions) all operate major Indiana facilities. This diversity means parts delivery demand comes from multiple OEMs with different supply chains.

Is Indiana good for auto trucking careers?

Yes. Indiana offers lower cost of living than Michigan with access to the same auto industry. The 'Crossroads of America' highway network means efficient routing. Multiple OEM plants create job security — if one slows, others continue. Most positions are home daily or weekly.

What is the GM Fort Wayne truck plant's trucking impact?

GM's Fort Wayne Assembly produces Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks — some of the best-selling vehicles in America. The plant runs multiple shifts and requires constant parts delivery plus finished vehicle transport. It is one of Indiana's single largest trucking demand generators.