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Iowa Freight Rates — Per Mile Trucking Rates by Lane

Current market freight rates for loads moving in, out of, and through Iowa (IA). Get an instant per-mile rate for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and box truck shipments on any lane — including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and beyond.

Iowa freight rates by equipment

Sample market rates for common Iowa lanes. Use the calculator for your exact lane.

EquipmentIntra-IAIA → TX$/mile
Dry Van$331 – $369$1,802 – $1,944$2.05
Flatbed$425 – $475$2,241 – $2,419$2.55
Reefer$402 – $448$2,065 – $2,229$2.35
Box Truck$260 – $290$1,626 – $1,754$1.85

Iowa freight rates by trailer type

Dry Van rates in Iowa

Market dry van freight rates per mile for loads out of Iowa.

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Flatbed rates in Iowa

Market flatbed freight rates per mile for loads out of Iowa.

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Reefer rates in Iowa

Market reefer freight rates per mile for loads out of Iowa.

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Box Truck rates in Iowa

Market box truck freight rates per mile for loads out of Iowa.

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Popular Iowa freight lanes

Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Davenport, IA
  • Des Moines, IA → Dallas, TX freight rates
  • Des Moines, IA → Los Angeles, CA freight rates
  • Des Moines, IA → Chicago, IL freight rates
  • Intra-state Iowa short-haul and regional rates
  • Des Moines, IA long-haul cross-country freight

How Iowa freight rates are calculated

Iowa freight rates are driven by lane distance, equipment type, fuel, seasonality, and capacity balance into and out of Des Moines. Our rate engine blends current per-mile benchmarks with lane-specific distance to give you a market range — low, mid, and high — for any Iowa shipment.

Looking for dry van rates in Iowa, flatbed rates out of Des Moines, reefer rates into Iowa, or box truck pricing inside Iowa? Enter your pickup city, delivery city, and equipment to get an instant rate.

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Iowa freight rates FAQ

What are average freight rates per mile in Iowa?+

Dry van freight out of Iowa generally prices near $2.05 per mile, reefer near $2.35, flatbed near $2.55, and box truck near $1.85. Short hauls inside IA price higher per mile than long-haul runs.

How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Iowa?+

A full truckload from Des Moines, IA typically ranges from a few hundred dollars on short intrastate runs to several thousand on cross-country lanes. Run your exact lane through the free rate tool for a current range.

Which cities in Iowa have the most freight?+

Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport are the primary freight markets in Iowa, and capacity is usually deepest in and around those hubs.

Why did my Iowa freight rate change?+

Truckload pricing in IA moves with fuel surcharges, seasonal demand, weather, and how many trucks are already in the market on the day you ship.

How do I get a freight quote for a Iowa lane?+

Enter your pickup city and state, delivery city and state, and trailer type in the free Logistics Market rate tool and you will get a market range instantly.

Still guessing what your lane should cost? Get a free market freight rate in seconds.

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