Detroit to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.85/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
Mid-July typically sees softer demand post-peak season as shippers clear inventory ahead of August lulls. Carrier capacity remains adequate on the Detroit-LA corridor with moderate competition keeping rates under downward pressure.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Strong carrier participation on this major cross-country lane with typical summer freight levels creates balanced supply-demand conditions.
🇨🇦 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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