Dallas to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Dallas–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-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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