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
$1.68/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)
October typically sees post-peak season softening as summer freight demand declines and carrier capacity normalizes. Denver-LA corridor experiences seasonal headhaul patterns with increased westbound supply offsetting modest demand.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Westbound Colorado-California lanes attract steady carrier interest but face typical fall softness with reasonable equipment availability and balanced supply-demand dynamics.
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