Welcome to Last Mile Logistics

We are the leading logistics partner for the state of Iowa

About Iowa

The State of Iowa was originally a part of French and Spanish Louisiana. In the early 19th century, American settlers began to move into these lands. On December 28, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to join the Union.

Almost since achieving statehood, Iowa gained a tradition of state and county fairs. The state’s population laid the foundation for an agricultural economy in the heart of the country’s Corn Belt. Iowa has been recognized as one of the safest states to live in. That fact has been crucial in Iowa’s economic development.

For most of the 20th century, agriculture dominated the industry in Iowa. However, its location has transformed the state into a more diversified economy. Distribution centers in Iowa are among the busiest in the nation since many shipping companies take advantage of their connectivity. Iowa’s capital and most populated city is Des Moines.

Key Industries

in Iowa

Being a farm state, livestock and raw materials are among Iowa’s most important exportations. Corn and soybean are two of the major industries in Iowa; also, the state is home to one of the country’s largest cereal mills. However, many sectors have blossomed in later years, such as:

Financial services
Transportation
Information technology
Manufacturing
Bioscience
Green energy production

Interesting Statistics about Iowa’s shipments

Trucking wages in the state exceed 4.5 billion dollars
There are over 11,000 trucking companies in Iowa
Every year, 125 million tons of freight travel through the state
79% of shipments within Iowa are moved by trucks
20% of Iowa logistics jobs are in warehousing

Facts about freight services in Iowa

The trucking industry provides one out of 13 jobs in Iowa
There are trucking companies in all 99 Iowa counties
80% of Iowa communities depend exclusively on trucks to move their goods
Two major freight corridors move Iowa’s strong agricultural industry
Iowa has 9,617 miles of public roadway

Which companies need freight services?

Iowa is considered a trucking state since big and small companies significantly contribute to their communities. The state’s mobility relies on the seamless integration of transportation infrastructure. Many logistics companies in Iowa help finance, agriculture, bioscience, energy, and manufacturing sectors. These industries might benefit from a trustworthy transportation partner.

What services do we provide in this area?

At Last Mile Logistics, we deliver a wide range of freight services that will help your business to grow. From expedited shipping to white glove services, we will be your logistics partners along the road.

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Superior results through technology

One the greatest challenges today is sourcing capacity that fluctuates with demand in the marketplace. As an intermediary, we carefully consider the qualifications of the truck equipment operators we contract with to service our shipper clients’ needs.

LAST MILE LOGISTICS logisticians rely on their experience and use of proprietary technology to manage and move every shipment. And because shipper clients require a practical risk management approach to doing business, LAST MILE LOGISTICS is one of few brokers that has Primary Truck Broker Liability Insurance ($2 Million policy).

Learn more about how your cargo is protected with Last Mile Logistics