St. Louis to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August peak summer shipping season typically sees elevated rates due to increased consumer demand and construction activity. Midwest-to-West Coast lanes experience seasonal capacity tightening as carriers position for back-to-school and early holiday freight.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

St. Louis to Los Angeles is a well-traveled corridor with competitive capacity, though summer demand pushes availability tighter than spring/winter months.

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