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
$1.82/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)
Late spring typically sees increased demand for dry van capacity as retail and agricultural sectors ramp up shipments. Denver-Kansas City is a stable secondary corridor with moderate seasonal uplift in May.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May shows balanced supply and demand on this 600-mile lane; carriers are reasonably available but selective due to competing regional opportunities.
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