Los Angeles to St. Louis Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.89/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.84/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Q4 peak season demand and holiday freight typically drive rates upward on transcontinental lanes. LA-STL capacity remains constrained as carriers position equipment for year-end surge.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Westbound return load deficit and peak season positioning create limited carrier availability on LA-STL during October.

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