Chicago to Newark Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Chicago–Newark corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Late May typically sees increased seasonal demand as shippers prepare for summer peaks and Memorial Day freight volume. Midwest-to-Northeast corridors remain structurally strong with moderate carrier availability constraints.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Chicago-Newark is a primary corridor with balanced supply; carriers prefer eastbound due to better return loads, creating modest tightness on westbound repositioning.
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