Seattle to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Seattle–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/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)
Mid-summer peak season typically drives rates upward on long-haul corridors like Seattle-Detroit as retail inventory builds accelerate. Capacity tightens as carriers prioritize higher-volume lanes, supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
July peak season combined with cross-country distance (2,100+ miles) creates competitive capacity constraints as available trucks are concentrated on shorter regional hauls and established freight corridors.
🇨🇦 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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