Portland to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Portland–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.62/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees seasonal demand uptick from back-to-school retail and agricultural movements heading into fall harvest season. Midwest capacity is moderately constrained as carriers position for end-of-summer freight peaks.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Regional carriers maintain steady availability on this long-haul corridor, though August demand pulls capacity tighter than spring months.
🇨🇦 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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