Kansas City to Philadelphia Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

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 peak summer demand with increased retail distribution and agricultural transport to East Coast distribution hubs. Capacity remains moderately constrained as carriers balance cross-country lanes with higher-rate regional opportunities.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-August demand stabilizes after peak July levels, but sufficient carrier availability exists for this high-volume lane with typical 2-3 day tender acceptance rates.

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