Los Angeles to Kansas City Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/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 heat-related capacity constraints as carriers manage driver fatigue in summer conditions. LA-KC corridor remains strong for outbound freight with steady manufacturing demand in the Midwest.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard summer capacity with adequate carrier availability but selective rejection of spot loads at lower rate offerings.