Philadelphia to Kansas City Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

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)

Late spring demand from Midwest manufacturing and retail distribution typically strengthens freight into Kansas City. Regional capacity tightens as carriers position equipment for summer peak season.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Philadelphia-to-Kansas City is a well-traveled corridor with adequate carrier availability, though backhaul constraints from the Midwest can create selective tightness on outbound legs.

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