Seattle to Cincinnati Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the SeattleCincinnati 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 rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

July demand typically peaks as shippers accelerate shipments before summer slowdown; Seattle-Cincinnati is a premium cross-country lane with steady automotive and retail freight. Mid-summer capacity tightening from seasonal driver vacations supports modest rate increases.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard seasonal tightness expected for July cross-country lanes, with adequate carrier availability but reduced empty repositioning from Cincinnati back west.

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