Detroit to St. Louis Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–St. Louis corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October freight typically sees seasonal uptick from peak season tail-end and holiday inventory buildup. Detroit-St. Louis is a solid secondary corridor with moderate demand from automotive and general commodities.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Midwest regional carriers maintain steady availability on this lane with balanced supply-demand; no major constraints expected in October.
🇨🇦 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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