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
$1.68/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)
LA-Detroit corridor typically experiences seasonal uplift in May as summer peak season begins and shippers increase inventory ahead of summer demand. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position equipment for peak season lanes.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Cross-country freight remains steady with balanced supply-demand; return loads from Detroit are readily available, supporting moderate carrier availability on this established corridor.
🇨🇦 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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