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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees seasonal demand uptick from manufacturing and consumer goods distribution peaks in the Midwest heading to Denver distribution hubs. Summer construction season and holiday inventory positioning create modest upward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Detroit-Denver is a well-traveled lane with steady carrier availability; moderate capacity constraints typical for mid-summer but not critically tight.
🇨🇦 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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