Los Angeles to Charlotte Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.81/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand post-summer with back-to-school and early fall inventory buildup, while carrier capacity tightens due to driver vacations. The LA-Charlotte corridor, being a major cross-country route, experiences seasonal uplift during this period.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Regional carriers report elevated utilization on eastbound lanes during August, with limited availability for spot market loads due to contracted freight commitments and seasonal driver shortages.

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