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
$1.75/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.68/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Seasonal demand uptick from Q4 holiday inventory builds typically supports westbound freight, while early winter weather patterns can tighten capacity on cross-country lanes. Seattle-Detroit remains a solid secondary corridor with moderate steady demand.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-October sees balanced carrier availability on this lane; volumes are building but not yet constrained by peak season or winter disruptions.
🇨🇦 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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