Detroit to Phoenix Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.72/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.68/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

May typically sees seasonal softening in long-haul rates as spring freight demand normalizes post-peak season. Detroit-Phoenix is a well-established lane with consistent carrier interest, putting modest downward pressure on rates.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This major corridor attracts steady carrier supply from both directions, maintaining balanced capacity without acute shortages or surpluses.

🇨🇦 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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