Memphis to Detroit Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the MemphisDetroit corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.15/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand heading into peak season with moderate capacity constraints on the Memphis-Detroit corridor. Summer freight patterns and back-to-school demand support modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard August freight volumes with normal carrier availability; northbound Michigan freight is steady but not constrained enough to create significant rate pressure.

🇨🇦 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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