Philadelphia to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the PhiladelphiaSt. Louis 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)

May typically sees seasonal demand increase as retail inventory builds and construction activity ramps up heading into summer. Philadelphia-St. Louis is a well-balanced lane with moderate competition, suggesting modest rate appreciation rather than sharp volatility.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This Midwest corridor attracts consistent carrier interest but lacks the extreme tightness of peak summer or holiday periods, allowing reasonable equipment availability at competitive rates.

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