Kansas City to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-summer demand typically increases freight volumes on West Coast corridors as retail and logistics sectors ramp up pre-fall inventory. Tight capacity from seasonal driver vacations and equipment repositioning supports modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Kansas City to Los Angeles is a high-demand lane with limited backhaul opportunities, creating sustained carrier competition for outbound freight during peak summer months.

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