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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as manufacturing and retail ramp up for back-to-school season. The Seattle-Detroit corridor, spanning 2,300+ miles, experiences seasonal capacity tightening as carriers balance cross-country lanes.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Carriers have adequate availability on this major east-west corridor, though some capacity constraints exist due to competing high-demand lanes to mid-Atlantic regions.
🇨🇦 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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