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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
October typically sees post-peak season softening as consumer demand moderates and carrier capacity normalizes after Q3 peaks. Detroit-LA corridor maintains steady demand but reduced urgency allows for rate compression.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Cross-country lanes attract consistent carrier interest; moderate capacity with balanced supply-demand prevents acute tightness but maintains reasonable rate floors.
🇨🇦 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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