Where Rubber Meets the Road
Working in Oklahoma’s Transportation & Logistics Industry
As the crossroads of America, Oklahoma is the beating heart of the transportation industry. Its extensive network of interstates, railroads, and airports is a vital artery for U.S. commerce. Plus, with four Foreign Trade Zones and the largest inland port in the country, Oklahoma is the doorway to international markets too. Household names like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Macy’s have established their presence, and with 26 major cities within an 800-mile haul, it’s easy to see why. If you’re ready to hit the gas on your logistics career, move to Oklahoma.
318,500+ Transportation & Logistics Jobs
12,000+ Miles of Highway
4 Inland Ports
Major Players
- Coca-Cola
- Walmart
- Costco
- United Parcel Service
- FedEx
- American Airlines
- United Airlines Holdings
- Southwest Airlines
- Georgia-Pacific
- Hobby Lobby
- Frito-Lay
- Macy’s
- Pepsi Bottling
- General Mills
- VF Jeanswear
- Jasco Products
- XPO Logistics
- Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Names to Know
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
Oklahoma may be landlocked, but it’s not without maritime transportation. Set in northeast Oklahoma, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa is the nation’s furthest inland port, linking Oklahoma to the Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, and seaports worldwide. Over 50 companies and 3,500 Oklahomans work at the port on the daily. Not too shabby for a no-coast state.
Will Rogers International Airport
From passenger planes to freight and military aircraft, nearly 120,000 flights pass through Oklahoma’s largest airport every year. Just outside of downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers International Airport hosts 70 companies, and its 1,000-acre Lariat Landing development project provides companies like Amazon with direct access to the airfield, I-44, and Foreign Trade Zone advantages.
BNSF Logistics Center Oklahoma City
Tapping into Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s extensive railway network, the 195-acre center in Oklahoma City offers fully permitted shovel-ready sites with rail infrastructure already in place. It’s also located at the junction of Interstates 35 and 240, so you can get to work quickly and work smoothly once you get there.
Foreign Trade Zones
Moving your career to Oklahoma opens doors to the international job market. Oklahoma currently operates four Foreign Trade Zones: City of Tulsa (FTZ 53), Port Authority of the Greater Oklahoma City Area (FTZ 106), Muskogee City-County Port Authority (FTZ 164) and Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma (FTZ 227).
