Baltimore to Los Angeles Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the BaltimoreLos Angeles corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.79/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July peak season demand typically drives rates higher on long-haul cross-country lanes as retail inventory builds and summer freight volumes remain elevated. Baltimore-LA corridor benefits from consistent import/export activity and limited backhaul balance, supporting upward pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Carriers maintain selective acceptance on this lane; steady demand supports reasonable margins but competition from regional freight keeps capacity from becoming critically tight.

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