Los Angeles to Newark Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Los Angeles–Newark corridor. Updated daily.
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)
October typically sees seasonal demand increases from retail inventory buildup and peak season freight, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. LA-NJ corridor remains consistently strong due to port congestion and e-commerce concentration on East Coast.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Cross-country lanes experience sustained tightness in Q4; carriers prioritize higher-margin loads, creating competitive bidding environment for standard freight.
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