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
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees seasonal demand uptick from back-to-school retail and industrial production in the Midwest. Cincinnati-Detroit is a consistent secondary lane with moderate competitive pressure.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carriers maintain steady availability on this 280-mile corridor, with balanced supply-demand typical for mid-August freight movement.
🇨🇦 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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