Detroit to Seattle Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Seattle corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.81/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
May seasonal demand uptick from retail inventory builds and agricultural commodities moving west, combined with typical spring carrier utilization constraints. Cross-country lanes see moderate rate pressure as fleets balance equipment repositioning needs.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Detroit-Seattle is a solid backhaul corridor with reasonable equipment availability, though May seasonal peaks create moderate carrier constraints on eastbound returns.
🇨🇦 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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