Newark to Chicago Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August typically experiences seasonal demand uptick from back-to-school retail and mid-summer manufacturing, while carrier capacity remains constrained post-summer exodus. Northeast-to-Midwest lanes show consistent strength during this period.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Moderate availability on this established corridor with balanced supply-demand; regional carriers maintain consistent presence but spot capacity tightens mid-month as seasonal volumes increase.