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Reefer Freight Rates in Iowa

Current per-mile reefer freight rates for loads in, out of, and through Iowa (IA). Baseline reefer rates run around $2.35/mile and flex with lane distance, fuel, season, and capacity around Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

Sample reefer rates from Iowa

LaneMilesMarket range$/mile
Intra-IA (regional)50$374 – $484$2.77
IA → TX993$1,889 – $2,448$2.16
IA → CA1,838$3,269 – $4,235$2.02
IA → IL310$642 – $831$2.35
IA → GA1,013$1,927 – $2,497$2.16

Sample rates only. Use the calculator for an exact reefer rate on your lane.

Top Iowa reefer freight hubs

Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Davenport, IA

What drives reefer rates in Iowa

Iowa reefer freight rates move with lane distance, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance. Typical reefer loads in Iowa include produce, meat and seafood, dairy. Shippers using reefer equipment out of Des Moines usually price at or near the $2.35/mile national baseline, adjusted for the specific lane.

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