Logistics in Northwest Iowa
The logistics industry in Northwest Iowa employees more than 3,500 workers. As a percentage of total employment, this represents proportionally more than in the state of Iowa or in the U.S.
The region is also served by Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroads and a regional carrier, B&I Railroad, which runs through Sioux County, connects to UP, BNSF and Canadian National.
Commercial air service is available at the Sioux Falls, S.D. Regional Airport and the Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux CIty. There are also several smaller airports in the region including the Rock Rapids Municipal Airport.
Leading transportation and storage companies in Northwest Iowa include:
| Schuster | Heyl Truck Lines | Van Wyk Trucking | Nor-Am Cold Storage |
| Midwest Continental | Weinrick Truck Lines | Te Slaa Trucking |
Retail companies with major warehousing facilities in the Northwest Iowa region include:
| Staples | HyVee | Wells Dairy |