Detroit to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the DetroitSt. Louis corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.78/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.75/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as retail prepares for back-to-school season and automotive production ramps up in the Midwest. Detroit-St. Louis is a key manufacturing corridor with steady regional demand supporting modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Summer peak season has tightened capacity slightly, but regional freight remains balanced with adequate carrier supply on this well-traveled corridor.

🇨🇦 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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