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
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
October typically sees increased freight demand heading into Q4 peak season, with automotive manufacturing in Detroit creating consistent pull. Moderate driver availability constraints and seasonal inventory builds support modest upward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
St. Louis to Detroit is a well-traveled lane with adequate carrier coverage, though fall holiday build-out creates pockets of tightness in dedicated automotive transport.
🇨🇦 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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