Philadelphia to Charlotte 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)

Late spring seasonal demand typically strengthens freight movement in the Southeast as retail inventory builds ahead of summer. Philadelphia-Charlotte corridor sees consistent intermodal competition but steady LTL-to-TL conversion supports modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-Atlantic to Southeast lanes maintain balanced supply-demand; typical carrier utilization around 75-80% with moderate backhaul availability from Charlotte northbound.