Logistics
In Greater Des Moines (DSM), distribution centers and warehouses have access to prime real estate right next to Interstates 80 and 35 and several active railroads with full-time switching service. Area businesses also enjoy easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Minneapolis, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City and St. Louis.
Growing Business in DSM: Amazon
Growing Business in DSM: RUAN Companies
Reliable Workforce
In addition to being a logistical sweet spot, DSM is also home to reliable, educated workers. Seventy-eight percent of workers have five years or more of experience in their current job field. Job training may reimburse up to $5,000 per job, depending on the added payroll.
DSM Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing Employment Overview
Greater Des Moines’ (DSM) Logistics and Distribution Centers

- Amazon
- Bridgestone/Firestone
- Briggs Healthcare
- Capital City Fruit
- Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
- CDS Global
- Daimler Trucks North America
- FedEx
- Interstate Batteries
- Loffredo Fresh Produce Co., Inc.
- Merchants Distribution Service
- NAPA Distribution Center
- Owens & Minor
- PDM
- PDI
- Power Distributors
- Ruan Companies
- Sysco Iowa
- TMC Transportation
- TORO
- UPS
- U.S. AutoForce
- XPO Logistics