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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.2% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.2% (rates softening)
August typically experiences post-peak season softening in the Midwest as retail inventory builds ahead of fall. The St. Louis-Detroit corridor sees moderate seasonal decline with increased carrier capacity returning from summer peaks.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard carrier availability for this established Midwest lane with competitive but not constrained equipment supply typical for late summer.
🇨🇦 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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