Cincinnati to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Cincinnati–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)
Q4 peak season demand typically strengthens in October as holiday inventory builds, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. Western lanes to LA generally see seasonal rate appreciation during this period.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Cincinnati-to-LA is a secondary lane with moderate backhaul potential; capacity is neither acutely tight nor abundant, with sufficient carrier options at competitive rates.
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