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
$2.15/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees increased freight demand as shippers prepare for back-to-school and holiday inventory buildup, while summer vacations reduce carrier capacity. The St. Louis to Detroit corridor benefits from strong automotive and manufacturing activity in the Midwest.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August capacity is moderately tight due to seasonal demand, though not critically constrained as some carriers have returned from summer scheduling conflicts.
🇨🇦 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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