Detroit, MI

Average rates per mile out of Detroit: Dry Van $2.30, Reefer $2.60, Flatbed $3.05. Rates vary by season, lane, and current market conditions.

Truck parking in Detroit is rated "fair." Popular stops include Pilot Travel Center (Monroe), Love's Travel Stop (Dundee), TA Petro (Temperance). Parking is manageable but can get tight during peak hours and weekends.

Top shippers operating in the Detroit freight market include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, BorgWarner, Lear Corporation. Key industries driving freight demand are automotive manufacturing, auto parts supply chain, cross-border trade (canada).

The biggest challenges for truckers in Detroit include: Ambassador Bridge crossing to Canada involves customs delays and FAST card requirements; Michigan road conditions are notoriously poor; Automotive production shutdowns (model changeovers, chip shortages) cause feast-or-famine freight. However, opportunities include big three automakers (ford, gm, stellantis) create massive parts inbound and vehicle outbound freight.