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
$1.84/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal demand increases as holiday freight builds. The Denver-Detroit corridor experiences moderate capacity constraints due to backhaul imbalances favoring eastbound traffic.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Eastbound capacity from Denver is moderately tight due to regional freight demand, though return loads from Michigan are available, creating balanced conditions on this 1,280-mile lane.
🇨🇦 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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