Portland to Los Angeles Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Portland–Los Angeles corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

October typically sees post-peak season softening in the Portland-LA corridor as back-to-school and holiday inventory builds taper. Early fall freight demand normalizes with moderate carrier availability increasing competitive pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard seasonal carrier supply on this West Coast lane with typical southbound Pacific loads balancing northbound empties.

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