Chicago to Salt Lake City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Salt Lake City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees elevated freight demand due to summer peak season and back-to-school logistics, while carrier capacity remains constrained by driver availability and equipment repositioning. Chicago-to-Salt Lake City is a high-demand lane with seasonal uplift in rates.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Summer peak season combined with limited westbound capacity from Chicago reduces carrier availability, supporting rate premiums on this corridor.
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