Charlotte to Houston Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.14/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August typically sees elevated freight demand as back-to-school and late-summer manufacturing activity increases, while carrier capacity tightens due to summer maintenance cycles. Charlotte-to-Houston is a major Southeast-to-Gulf corridor with consistent demand supporting modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This lane maintains steady carrier interest with balanced supply-demand; sufficient capacity exists but selective carrier availability on outbound Houston keeps rates firm.