Kansas City to Baltimore Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas CityBaltimore 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

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

Late spring seasonal demand typically strengthens in May as retail inventory builds post-Q1. Eastern corridors from Midwest hubs like KC maintain steady premium rates due to consistent intermodal competition and regional manufacturing activity.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-May typically shows balanced supply-demand; carriers actively seek eastbound loads from KC but sufficient capacity exists to prevent severe rate spikes.

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