Seattle to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Summer peak season typically drives increased demand for West Coast produce and consumer goods shipments. Moderate capacity constraints expected as carriers position for mid-July peak, with fuel costs and driver availability supporting slight rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Seattle-LA is a heavily traveled lane with consistent carrier availability, though summer seasonal demand and fuel volatility create periodic tightness during peak weeks.

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