Charlotte to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.78/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.75/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

July typically sees increased freight demand from retail inventory builds and summer peak season, putting upward pressure on rates. Capacity on the Charlotte-to-LA corridor remains moderately tight with increased cross-country demand competing for limited westbound equipment.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Westbound cross-country lanes experience steady demand in July with adequate but not excessive carrier availability, resulting in balanced supply-demand dynamics.

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