Philadelphia to Los Angeles Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the PhiladelphiaLos Angeles 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

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

Mid-summer peak season typically sees increased retail inventory movement and construction material demand heading into Q3. Carrier capacity tightens as spot market utilization rises, supporting modest rate increases on this major cross-country lane.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Philadelphia-LA corridor maintains steady freight volumes with adequate carrier participation, though summer seasonal peaks create occasional spot shortages on westbound equipment.

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