Understanding Freight Shipping Rates in 2025

Freight shipping rates in 2025 have been influenced by several key factors including fuel prices, driver availability, and overall demand in the spot market. Understanding how rates are calculated can help shippers make smarter decisions.

Key Rate Drivers

The primary factors affecting freight rates include lane density, seasonality, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees. Carriers price their services based on the availability of trucks in a given lane and the cost to operate those trucks.

How to Get Better Rates

Working with a reputable freight broker like American Route Logistics gives you access to a large carrier network, which means more competitive pricing. We negotiate on your behalf and pass those savings to you.

Contact our team today for a no-obligation freight rate quote.