Newark to Detroit Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.14/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 freight demand as summer peaks, with automotive sector activity strong in Detroit. Capacity tightens as carriers shift to higher-demand corridors, supporting modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Northeast-to-Midwest lanes maintain steady carrier availability in July, but outbound Detroit capacity remains constrained due to strong automotive manufacturing demand.

🇨🇦 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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