Memphis to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Memphis–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-summer peak season typically drives rates upward as automotive and consumer goods demand increase heading into Q3. Memphis-Detroit corridor experiences elevated freight demand due to manufacturing activity in the Great Lakes region.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
July summer peak constrains carrier availability on this major manufacturing corridor, with limited empty backhauls from Detroit pushing rates above seasonal baseline.
🇨🇦 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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