Indianapolis to Phoenix 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 increased freight demand as retailers build inventory for back-to-school and Q3 campaigns, while summer heat reduces available capacity on long hauls. Indianapolis-Phoenix is a secondary lane with moderate volume, suggesting upward pressure but not extreme.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This 1,800+ mile corridor attracts regional carriers and some national fleets, but is not a primary lane, resulting in steady but not constrained capacity.