Salt Lake City to Chicago Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

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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