Seattle to Philadelphia Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.72/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.68/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

August typically sees seasonal softening in cross-country freight as summer peak demand moderates and carrier capacity normalizes post-Q2. The Seattle-Philadelphia lane, while premium due to distance (2,800+ miles), experiences reduced automotive and consumer goods shipments in late summer.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Typical cross-country capacity with balanced supply; West Coast excess supply often moves eastbound, creating moderate competitive pressure on this lane.

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