Philadelphia to Seattle Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.14/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late spring freight demand typically increases as retail restocking accelerates and construction season peaks, putting upward pressure on cross-country rates. Philadelphia-Seattle is a premium long-haul lane with inherent capacity constraints and higher fuel costs on western routes.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-May typically shows balanced supply-demand on major cross-country corridors, though westbound capacity tightens slightly due to lower eastbound return freight from the Pacific Northwest.