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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically experiences seasonal softening in the Denver-Kansas City corridor as summer peak freight subsides and capacity becomes more available. Labor Day week traditionally brings reduced shipper activity, creating slight downward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Post-summer normalization with balanced carrier supply and shipper demand; typical August conditions support moderate capacity availability on this regional lane.
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