Indianapolis to St. Louis Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.65/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand as back-to-school and late-summer inventory builds drive regional LTL-to-TL conversions. Indianapolis-St. Louis is a secondary Midwest corridor with steady automotive and consumer goods movement, supporting modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-August capacity remains balanced on this 240-mile lane; carrier availability is adequate but not surplus due to competing regional demand.

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