Detroit to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.62/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.65/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

Mid-summer freight typically weakens post-peak season; Detroit-LA lane sees moderate seasonal softening in July as shippers reduce volumes. Carrier capacity remains adequate with slight excess supply pressuring rates downward.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard July capacity with balanced supply; no major regional disruptions driving carrier scarcity on this established coast-to-coast corridor.

🇨🇦 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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