Portland to Kansas City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Portland–Kansas City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.85/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically experiences softer demand as peak season winds down and shippers reduce inventory ahead of fall. Portland-to-Kansas City is a backhaul-friendly lane with moderate seasonal pressure, suggesting slight rate compression.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Steady carrier availability on this established lane with balanced supply; no major capacity constraints but not a preferred headhaul direction.
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