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: Moderate

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 manufacturing activity in the Midwest. Dallas-Detroit is a primary economic corridor with consistent freight flow, supporting moderate rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard summer capacity on this major north-south lane; adequate carrier availability with typical competitive pricing and minimal detention risk.

🇨🇦 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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