Chicago to Memphis Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Memphis corridor. Updated daily.
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)
August typically sees increased seasonal freight demand as retailers prepare for fall inventory, while carrier capacity tightens due to summer vacations and maintenance cycles. The Chicago-Memphis corridor remains a secondary lane with moderate but consistent demand.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August shows balanced carrier availability on this Midwest-to-South corridor with moderate outbound Memphis demand offsetting typical summer capacity constraints.
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