Detroit to Dallas Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand due to back-to-school retail buildup and summer peak season, while carrier capacity remains constrained by driver availability. Detroit-Dallas is a primary outbound lane from manufacturing hubs with consistent pull.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-August shows moderate tightness as some carriers manage seasonal equipment repositioning, though southbound lanes from the Midwest maintain reasonable availability.

🇨🇦 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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