Seattle to Philadelphia Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

October typically sees seasonal capacity tightening as peak season approaches and weather patterns shift toward winter routing challenges across northern corridors. Cross-country eastbound lanes from Seattle experience moderate demand uplift with retail inventory replenishment cycles.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Adequate carrier supply on this major corridor, though westbound empty repositioning creates slight eastbound capacity constraints into Philadelphia.