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Complete tanker owner-operator guide for Iowa (IA) — estimated market rates, top freight lanes, key industries, and regulations affecting tanker carriers in the Midwest region.
Rate Per Mile
$3.18
-0.6% vs national avg
Est. Gross Monthly
$23,850
Est. Net Monthly
$15,503
After ~35% expenses
| Metric | Iowa | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/Mile | $3.18 | $3.20 | -0.6% |
| Fuel Tax | 30.0c/gal | ~32c/gal | Below avg |
| Freight Volume | moderate | moderate | - |
Midwest tanker freight revolves around petroleum distribution, ethanol transport, and chemical supply chains for the region's manufacturing base. The concentration of ethanol plants across Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana creates steady demand. Chicago and Toledo are major refinery and distribution hubs. Food-grade tanker work serves the region's massive dairy, beverage, and cooking oil industries.
Lanes are based on the Midwest region where Iowa is located. Actual lane availability varies by season and market conditions.
Iowa's major shippers including Tyson Foods and JBS (Marshalltown) generate consistent tanker freight. The state's moderate freight volume and 8/10 owner-operator friendliness score make it a strong market for tanker carriers.
Des Moines, IA
Key hub on I-80 corridor
Cedar Rapids, IA
Key hub on I-80 corridor
Davenport, IA
Key hub on I-80 corridor
Sioux City, IA
Key hub on I-80 corridor
Fuel tax in Iowa: 30.0 cents/gallon. No toll roads. Harsh winters; blizzards; I-80 closures; dangerous wind chill.
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