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
$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)
October typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare for Q4 holiday inventory, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. LA-Detroit is a major cross-country corridor experiencing seasonal capacity tightening.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard westbound headhaul demand from Detroit creates balanced capacity; carriers have sufficient availability but selective on lane preferences heading into peak season.
🇨🇦 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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