Indianapolis to Los Angeles Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the IndianapolisLos 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)

August 2026 typically sees softer freight demand post-summer peak, with increased carrier capacity on the Indianapolis-to-Los Angeles corridor. Seasonal headhaul imbalance favors shippers as westbound van volume normalizes.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Adequate carrier availability on this major I-70/I-40 corridor with balanced supply; slight eastbound preference limits westbound negotiating power for shippers.

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