WEEKLY MARKETFIT UPDATES 01.20.2025: DES MOINES, IA ACHIEVES MAJOR GAINS, SECURING 4TH PLACE IN OVERALL FIT SCORES.

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MarketFIT Platform Overview

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With a notable increase of 6.57 points in its Fit Score, Des Moines, IA, emerges as a key player in the market this week

Des Moines’ Overall Fit Score has risen to 29.60, reflecting a significant improvement from the previous week’s score.
This increase underscores Des Moines’ growing influence in the market, signaling a dynamic shift in its regional standing.
Last week’s score was a solid 23.03, but the recent surge places Des Moines firmly in the spotlight, climbing to the 4th position in the Overall Top Ten ranking.

The substantial rise in both Outbound Tender Volume (54.6) and Inbound Tender Volume (38.2) contributes to this week’s impressive performance. Additionally, the Head Haul Index at 16.5 and the Outbound Tender Reject Index at 25.14 further highlight the market’s strength and resilience.

As Des Moines continues to climb the ranks, all eyes will be on how this momentum unfolds. The city’s upward trajectory suggests potential for further growth, making it a market to watch in the coming weeks.

Carriers Continue To Ramp Up Profits With These Lanes:

• Harrisburg, PA – Boston, MA – Avg. Rate per Mile: $3.74
• Chicago, IL – Detroit, MI – Avg. Rate per Mile: $3.69
• Los Angeles, CA – Phoenix, AZ – Avg. Rate per Mile: $3.51

We’ll continue monitoring Des Moines’ progress to see if it can maintain its newly secured top-tier position and further establish itself as a leading market force.

Load Availability & Lane Rates Dashboard

Available to all of our clients is a load board integrated directly into MarketFIT that not only shows you the rates but also helps you find the best available loads quickly.

Below is a highlight of what that data looks like across key markets.

We have data in MarketFIT on 135 critical markets across the entire United States.

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