Philadelphia to Kansas City 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 summer peak season typically drives incremental rate increases as shippers front-load back-to-school and early Q4 inventory. Philadelphia-Kansas City is a balanced lane with moderate demand but limited return loads, supporting modest northward pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-August shows typical seasonal carrier utilization; sufficient capacity exists but selective routing and shipper preferences create pockets of tightness on primary corridors.