Detroit to Cleveland Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.71/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

→ Flat (stable rates)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

→ Flat (stable rates)

Detroit-Cleveland is a stable regional corridor with consistent demand. Slight seasonal softening typical for early October as Q4 peak hasn't started, balanced against typical Midwest manufacturing activity.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Regional carriers maintain steady presence on this 170-mile lane with typical equipment availability, neither constrained nor oversupplied for the season.

🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert

This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.

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