Phoenix to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Phoenix–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.72/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically experiences seasonal softening in long-haul freight as back-to-school inventory stabilizes and peak summer shipping subsides. The Phoenix-Detroit corridor faces moderate headhaul competition with carriers returning empty from the Midwest, creating downward rate pressure.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August demand is balanced; sufficient carrier capacity on this major corridor with acceptable pickup options, though spot rates remain competitive rather than carrier-advantaged.
🇨🇦 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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