Memphis to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Memphis–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.85/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
October typically sees seasonal softening as peak season winds down and carrier capacity normalizes. Memphis-LA is a competitive lane with consistent backhaul availability, creating modest downward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Strong westbound demand from Memphis supports carrier availability, but return-haul competition from Los Angeles prevents capacity constraints on this well-established corridor.
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