Columbus to Detroit Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the ColumbusDetroit corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.87/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-summer demand typically strengthens in July as retail and manufacturing activity peaks, while carrier capacity remains constrained by seasonal factors. Columbus-Detroit is a consistent secondary lane with steady automotive and consumer goods traffic.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard Midwest corridor with adequate carrier presence but elevated utilization due to summer peak season and automotive sector 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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