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
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.14/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Mid-July seasonal demand uptick from automotive and consumer goods shipments into Detroit, combined with typical summer capacity tightening as carriers focus on higher-paying lanes. School holiday logistics and back-to-school inventory builds support modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
The St. Louis-Detroit corridor maintains steady carrier interest due to manufacturing demand, but summer capacity is not critically constrained on this well-established Midwest route.
🇨🇦 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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