Philadelphia to St. Louis Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Philadelphia–St. Louis corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare for Q4 holiday inventory, while carrier capacity tightens heading into peak season. The Philadelphia-St. Louis corridor, spanning ~950 miles through major distribution hubs, experiences consistent demand with moderate seasonal lift.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard October conditions with moderate carrier availability; sufficient capacity on this well-traveled corridor but higher rates reflecting pre-peak positioning and seasonal demand uptick.
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