St. Louis to Tampa Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.88/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -8.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -8.5% (rates softening)

August typically sees seasonal softening in freight demand as back-to-school inventory builds complete and summer peak subsides. St. Louis-to-Tampa is a well-serviced lane with adequate carrier capacity, putting downward pressure on rates.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This major corridor attracts consistent carrier coverage; eastbound lanes to Florida are well-served, preventing extreme capacity constraints despite mid-summer timing.