# What will the DAT Los Angeles outbound dry van spot rate average in Q3 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/la-outbound-rate-q3-2026  
**Type:** Numeric forecast  
**Status:** active  
**Deadline:** 2026-10-15  
**Category:** lanes  
**Current consensus:** $2.86/mi  
**Forecasts:** 9

## Description

Los Angeles is the country's most important freight market by volume, with outbound pricing heavily influenced by import flows, port conditions, and downstream truckload capacity. This market gives the board a flagship lane-level read on national freight conditions.

## Resolution criteria

Calculate the average DAT outbound dry van spot rate from the Los Angeles market for July, August, and September 2026, all-in and including fuel. Average the three monthly averages and round to the nearest cent. Source: DAT Trendlines or DAT monthly rate reports.

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/la-outbound-rate-q3-2026_