Salt Lake City to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Salt Lake City–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August freight typically sees increased demand from retail inventory buildup ahead of Q4 season, while carrier capacity remains constrained post-summer peak. Salt Lake to Chicago is a high-demand lane with steady intermodal and manufacturing demand.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August typically shows balanced supply-demand with solid eastbound freight but adequate carrier availability returning from peak season.
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