Columbus to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Columbus–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)
Early summer seasonal demand typically strengthens freight volumes on Midwest corridors. Columbus-Detroit is a solid regional lane with consistent manufacturing and distribution traffic, supporting modest rate increases as capacity tightens heading into peak season.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May typically sees moderate carrier availability on this lane as some carriers are already allocated to stronger East Coast and Southeast lanes, but regional dedicated fleets still have reasonable capacity.
🇨🇦 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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