Detroit to Denver Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

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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