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
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.85/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically sees softer demand as summer peak freight season winds down and shippers prepare for fall inventory adjustments. Detroit-St. Louis corridor experiences moderate seasonal pressure with competing capacity from regional carriers.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Midwest regional carriers maintain steady availability on this major corridor with balanced supply-demand dynamics typical for late summer.
🇨🇦 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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