Los Angeles to Kansas City Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late spring seasonal demand typically increases as retailers prepare for summer inventory, while carrier capacity remains moderately constrained post-pandemic normalization. LA-KC corridor shows typical mid-May strength with fuel costs stabilizing around $3.10-$3.20/gallon.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Carrier availability on the LA-KC lane is adequate but tightening slightly due to competing cross-country freight and port congestion relief freight heading eastbound.