Los Angeles to Detroit Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: 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)

Mid-July typically sees increased consumer goods demand and retail inventory replenishment heading into Q3, putting upward pressure on cross-country rates. However, summer seasonal softness and moderate carrier availability temper the increase.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

LA-Detroit is a well-traveled corridor with adequate carrier supply in summer, though spot demand from automotive and consumer goods shippers maintains steady utilization rates.

🇨🇦 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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