St. Louis to Baltimore Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.81/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

July seasonal demand typically strengthens as shippers prepare for back-to-school and mid-year inventory replenishment. The St. Louis to Baltimore corridor sees moderate eastbound pull with limited return capacity, supporting marginal rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Eastbound lanes typically experience balanced supply-demand in July; carriers managing equipment positioning limits northbound pull without significant constraints.