Cincinnati to Portland Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.65/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

October typically sees modest rate increases as peak season approaches and seasonal capacity tightens. This long-haul western lane experiences elevated demand from retail/e-commerce inventory builds.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Cincinnati-Portland is a secondary western corridor with steady carrier participation but lower utilization than primary I-80 routes, providing moderate capacity with gradual seasonal tightening.