Iowa is a state located in the Midwest region of the United States. It is home to over 3.1 million residents and home to several major cities, notably Des Moines, its largest. Des Moines makes finding Iowa auto transport services easier, but it’s still not all that popular of a car shipping location.
The reason why is its makeup – it is heavily agricultural and decidedly rural. As such, there’s not much demand for auto transportation services either to or from the state. This often results in longer wait times for dispatch and pickup and, at least in more rural areas, higher prices.
A bit about Iowa auto transport services
As we mentioned, Iowa is definitely a rural state. This is problematic for some carriers as it makes getting to certain locations more difficult financially. Routes through Iowa don’t see much demand from customers, so there’s fewer loads for carriers. This deters them and they often run different routes that make more money. Those that do run routes through Iowa, regardless of the year, tend to charge more to or from smaller areas. Des Moines will likely be the cheapest place to ship in Iowa, though it definitely depends on your route.
The reason why is that if your pickup or delivery location is outside of Des Moines, but along a major interstate, it will likely yield lower prices. Iowa only has two interstates running through it, I-80 and I-35, which can be problematic. But most states only have a couple anyway, and carriers plan routes around them.
The largest population centers in Iowa, notably Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, all sit along a major interstate. This is part of why those areas are cheaper when discussing Iowa auto transport prices and services. Make sure to speak to an agent about your route, though, and get the particulars for it.
Can I get quotes for Iowa auto transport services?
If you are interested in Iowa auto transport services, let us help you get started. All you have to do is fill out our free online form – you’ll get a free quote to ship your vehicle right away. You can also call our toll-free telephone number and speak to one of our live agents at 800-930-7417. We have representatives standing by to help you navigate our site and quote form, help you get your free quote, answer any questions you may have and also give you the facts of auto transport, completely free of charge.
Helpful Links About Iowa
- State of Iowa Official Website
- Iowa on Wikipedia
- Iowa State Facts from the USDA
- Travel and Tourism Department of Iowa
- Quick Facts About Iowa from the U.S. Census Bureau
Iowa Auto Transport Services by Metropolitan Area
Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Des Moines | Newton | Pella | Boone | Ames
Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
Cedar Rapids | Iowa City
Davenport Metropolitan Area
Davenport | Dubuque
Waterloo Metropolitan Area
Waterloo
Miscellaneous Cities
Sioux City | Council Bluffs
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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