Kansas City to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/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 demand for LA-bound freight driven by retail inventory buildup and summer logistics activity. Capacity remains moderately constrained as carriers manage holiday season positioning.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard summer demand on this major corridor with adequate carrier supply but selective equipment availability in outbound KC markets.
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