Detroit to Salt Lake City Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Salt Lake City corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.88/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

October freight demand typically softens post-peak season as retail inventory builds complete and consumer spending normalizes. Detroit-Salt Lake City is a moderately competitive lane with consistent capacity, putting downward pressure on rates.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Midwest carriers have balanced availability in October with reasonable equipment supply moving westbound, preventing rate spikes but supporting baseline pricing.

🇨🇦 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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