Detroit to Philadelphia Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Philadelphia corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.78/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.72/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees seasonal demand uptick from manufacturing and retail distribution in the Midwest-Northeast corridor. Limited carrier capacity due to summer peak season supports modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Detroit-Philadelphia is a high-utilization lane with strong outbound demand from automotive and consumer goods suppliers, limiting available equipment during peak summer months.
🇨🇦 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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