Cleveland to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Cleveland–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/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)
Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as summer peak season strengthens, while carrier capacity remains constrained by driver availability and maintenance cycles. Cleveland-Detroit is a secondary corridor with moderate but consistent demand from automotive and industrial shippers.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carriers maintain steady capacity on this 170-mile lane, but spot market tightness emerges during peak shipper hours due to Detroit manufacturing activity.
🇨🇦 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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