Kansas City to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees elevated demand for consumer goods movement to West Coast distribution centers ahead of fall retail season, while summer construction season moderates carrier availability. Spot rates trending upward from seasonal lows in July.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard August capacity with balanced supply and demand; KC-LA remains a core lane with consistent carrier participation but limited excess equipment.
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