Baltimore to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Baltimore–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal demand uptick as shippers prepare for Q4 peak season. Cross-country capacity remains moderately constrained with fuel costs and driver availability supporting modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Baltimore-LA is a major lane with reasonable carrier competition, but fall freight buildup reduces available equipment on backhauls limiting downward pressure.
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