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
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Spring peak season demand typically strengthens in May with increased manufacturing and retail activity in the Midwest. St. Louis-Detroit is a key industrial corridor with steady automotive and consumer goods traffic supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May typically shows balanced supply-demand on this lane with adequate carrier availability but growing utilization as peak season accelerates.
🇨🇦 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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