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
$1.87/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
August typically sees elevated freight demand due to back-to-school retail and late-summer manufacturing pushes. The Detroit-to-Seattle lane maintains steady demand with moderate capacity constraints from regional carrier concentration.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
This long-haul corridor (2,100+ miles) experiences balanced capacity with typical August tightening as carriers position equipment for fall freight volumes.
🇨🇦 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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