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
$1.92/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.88/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July demand typically strengthens as retail inventory builds for back-to-school and fall seasons, while summer construction projects compete for capacity. Denver-LA is a key e-commerce and consumer goods corridor experiencing seasonal uplift.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard summer demand with balanced carrier availability; West Coast freight spreads carriers across multiple lanes reducing acute tightness on this specific corridor.
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