Chicago to Salt Lake City Freight Rates

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)

Summer peak season demand typically drives rates higher in July, particularly on western lanes as construction season peaks and consumer goods movement increases. Chicago-Salt Lake City corridor experiences moderate seasonal uplift with manageable capacity constraints.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This major corridor maintains balanced carrier availability during summer with adequate regional and OTR equipment positioned for cross-country movements, though spot market tightness emerges during peak freight windows.