St. Louis to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the St. Louis–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Mid-summer demand typically strengthens in July with increased manufacturing activity in the Detroit auto corridor. Seasonal capacity tightening and elevated fuel costs support modest upward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Midwest regional carriers maintain steady availability on this established lane, though summer freight peaks create selective spot shortages.
🇨🇦 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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