Los Angeles to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Los Angeles–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees summer peak freight season with back-to-school retail shipments and automotive production ramping into fall model year builds. The LA-Detroit corridor remains a premium lane with consistent demand, supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August capacity is balanced; sufficient carrier availability on this high-volume transcontinental lane, though selective lane premiums apply for expedited Detroit automotive shipments.
🇨🇦 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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