St. Louis to Detroit Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the St. LouisDetroit corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

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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