Denver to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Denver–Los Angeles 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)
Denver-LA corridor typically experiences seasonal rate increases in May due to summer peak demand and agricultural shipping. Moderate capacity tightening expected as regional carriers position for higher-volume periods.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard availability for this major interstate lane, though larger carriers are beginning to allocate more equipment westbound ahead of peak summer freight season.
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