Newark to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

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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