Cincinnati to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Cincinnati–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.15/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Cincinnati-Detroit is a moderate-demand Midwest corridor with seasonal spring volume uptick and typical May capacity tightening as summer shipping season approaches. Fuel costs and driver availability remain stable but upward pressure expected from increased manufacturing and automotive sector activity.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
This lane maintains consistent carrier interest with moderate availability; not a premium lane but sufficient competition keeps rates competitive without excess slack.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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