Philadelphia to Dallas Freight Rates

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)

Mid-summer demand typically increases for Dallas-bound freight as retailers prepare for back-to-school and Q3 inventory build. July capacity constraints and elevated fuel costs support modest rate appreciation on this major corridor.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Solid carrier availability on this well-traveled lane, but summer peak and regional demand from Southeast to Texas markets create selective tightness in preferred capacity.