Newark to Chicago Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Newark–Chicago corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
October typically sees post-peak season softening as freight demand normalizes after September highs. Holiday freight buildup hasn't begun, creating moderate downward pressure on this major Northeast-Midwest corridor.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
The Newark-Chicago lane maintains steady carrier participation with balanced supply-demand; ample equipment available but selective on low-rate loads.
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