Detroit to Denver Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Denver corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees pre-holiday freight volume increase as retailers prepare for Q4 demand, tightening capacity on major midwest-to-denver lanes. Fuel costs and driver availability remain moderately constrained heading into winter months.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Detroit-Denver is a well-established lane with adequate carrier participation, though seasonal demand pushes utilization rates toward 75-80% capacity during early Q4.
🇨🇦 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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