Dallas to Detroit Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Tight

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-summer peak season typically drives rates upward on major corridors like Dallas-Detroit as retail inventory builds ahead of fall demand. Capacity tightens in July as carriers stage equipment northbound for back-to-school and holiday freight.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Strong northbound pull from automotive and consumer goods sectors limits available capacity on this high-volume 1,100-mile lane during peak season.

🇨🇦 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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