Tampa to Kansas City Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +8.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +8.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as manufacturing and retail replenishment peak heading into back-to-school season. Tampa-to-Kansas City is a moderately utilized lane with seasonal summer strength, supporting upward rate pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Southeast outbound capacity is adequate but not abundant in summer; carriers are selective on lanes, creating modest rate premiums for this established corridor.