Baltimore to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the BaltimoreSt. Louis corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.65/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as retailers build inventory for back-to-school and fall merchandise, while carrier capacity tightens due to summer vacation scheduling. The Baltimore-to-St. Louis corridor experiences seasonal strength during this period.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Regional carriers on this Midwest-bound lane face reduced availability in July due to driver time-off requests and equipment positioned for higher-demand southeastern lanes.

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