Columbus to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.68/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.71/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

October typically sees post-peak season softening as e-commerce demand normalizes and summer freight activity declines. Increased carrier capacity entering Q4 combined with reduced seasonal urgency is creating modest downward pressure on the Columbus-LA corridor.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Cross-country lanes maintain steady carrier interest, but the westbound direction experiences typical autumn capacity relief as seasonal peaks wind down.

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