Los Angeles to Kansas City Freight Rates

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

Capacity: 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)

October typically sees seasonal demand increase as retailers prepare for Q4 holiday inventory, while carrier capacity tightens post-summer. LA-KC corridor remains consistently strong with moderate upward pressure expected.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-corridor lane attracts steady carrier flow with balanced supply-demand; typical for this major cross-country route in fall months.

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