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
$1.58/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.61/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
July typically sees seasonal softening in cross-country freight as summer peak moderates and capacity normalizes. Detroit-Seattle is a secondary lane with moderate steady demand but lacks the premium rates of primary corridors.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-July shows balanced carrier supply on this Midwest-to-PNW route with adequate availability but not oversupply, typical for the post-peak season period.
🇨🇦 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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