Dallas to Seattle 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)

Mid-July typically sees seasonal peak demand for West Coast freight as retailers prepare for back-to-school inventory movement. Dallas-Seattle is a high-demand lane with consistent intermodal competition, supporting modest rate increases despite moderate carrier availability.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Summer months bring adequate carrier capacity on this major corridor, though spot market rates remain slightly elevated due to consistent demand from distribution centers serving Pacific Northwest markets.