About Us

Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, in the heart of meat -packing country, ICS Transportation specializes in third party regional and long-haul refrigerated transportation. With over 62 years of combined experience in inland and intermodal FTL and LTL transportation, our staff is prepared to help you with all of your inland transportation needs. 

We believe that honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic are crucial in providing our customers with the level of service that is required in today’s competitive meat industry. That is why our customers and carriers are provided 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week dispatch.   Our long-standing relationships with over 2000 carrier-partners allow ICS to provide outstanding service within the lower 48 states.   

As well as refrigerated transport, we also provide flatbed, hotshot, and van equipment.  If you would like to request a quote, please visit our Rate request page.  If you prefer, feel free to contact Becky directly at 605-352-1480.


For rates or available equipment contact Becky Hofer at (605) 352-1480 or email icsdispatch@santel.net


Weekly On Highway Diesel Fuel Averages as of 4/30/12


National Average:  $4.073
East Coast:  $4.130
New England:  $4.255
Central Atlantic:  $4.220
Lower Atlantic: $4.039
Midwest:  $3.971
Gulf Coast:  $3.980
Rocky Mtn:  $4.072
West Coast $4.330

California $4.396

The National Average for Diesel Fuel is down $.051 from this time last year.

ICS TRANSPORTATION WEEKLY FSC IS $.59/MILE



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