Newark to Los Angeles Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Newark–Los Angeles 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)
August typically sees increased freight volumes from back-to-school and retail inventory builds heading to West Coast distribution centers, tightening carrier capacity. Cross-country lanes from NJ-to-LA remain consistently strong due to limited return loads from California.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Westbound transcontinental capacity remains constrained as most carriers prioritize higher-margin dedicated and regional lanes; limited carrier acceptance on spot market.
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