Denver to Kansas City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Denver–Kansas City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/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 demand typically increases with peak summer shipping season and agricultural transport to Kansas City distribution hubs. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position for Q3 volume surge.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Denver-Kansas City is a well-traveled corridor with consistent carrier flow, but summer peak season is beginning to reduce available capacity on outbound Denver loads.
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