Denver to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the DenverSt. Louis corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.79/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare for fall inventory, while summer maintenance season reduces carrier capacity. Denver-St. Louis corridor experiences seasonal strength during this period.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Mid-August congestion at Denver distribution hubs combined with limited westbound backhaul availability from St. Louis creates carrier scarcity on this lane.

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