Kansas City to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July seasonal demand typically strengthens as shippers accelerate inventory ahead of late-summer peaks, while carrier availability tightens due to summer maintenance cycles. The Kansas City-Detroit corridor experiences steady intermodal competition but maintains stable pricing pressure on dry van capacity.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Typical July conditions show balanced supply-demand with regional carriers moderately committed; spot market availability remains sufficient but selective on preferred equipment and timing.
🇨🇦 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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