Denver to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Denver–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
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-July summer peak season typically sees elevated demand for cross-country freight as retailers prepare for back-to-school and fall inventory. Denver-Detroit is a moderate-length haul (~1,050 miles) with balanced return freight, supporting modest rate firmness.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carriers maintain consistent availability on this established corridor, though spot capacity tightens during peak summer weeks due to competing long-haul demand.
🇨🇦 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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